Just the Facts: A Pocket Guide to Basic Nursing, 3e

Just The Facts 3/e provides beginning students with all the facts and figures they need to know for their early clinical experiences. It's a portable, concise reference that contains a wealth of information, ranging from definitions and abbreviations to dosage calculations and lab values. Pertinent assessment for each body system is provided, as well as infection control guidelines, diagnostic tests, basic emergency care, and care of the dying patient. New features include basic Spanish health-related terms, an expanded infection control chapter, Tips for Communicating with Older Adults, and new information on nursing management of neurologic deficits and assessment of motor function by spinal vertebrae. Content is presented in tables, lists, and outline format for quick and easy access to information. It's a valuable tool that students will rely on throughout their nursing career.Veronica Peterson BA RN BSN MS is the author of 'Just the Facts: A Pocket Guide to Basic Nursing, 3e', published 2002 under ISBN 9780323019255 and ISBN 0323019250.