Includes bibliographical references and index.

Assessment : reviewing the techniques --
Assessment findings : distinguishing health from disease --
ECGs : interpreting them with ease and accuracy --
Common laboratory tests : giving care and interpreting results --
Common disorders : treating and preventing diseases --
Common procedures : performing them safely and accurately --
Surgical patient care : reviewing the techniques --
Pain management : assessing pain and using medications --
Pressure ulcers and traumatic wound care : preventing, staging, and treating wounds --
Precautions : preventing the spread of infection --
Troubleshooting : spotting and correcting equipment problems --
Drug administration : reviewing the methods --
Dosage calculation : ensuring effective therapy --
Drug hazards : recognizing and responding to them --
Complications : spotting and correcting life-threatening conditions --
Alternative and complementary therapies : enhancing care and healing --
End-of-life care : caring for the dying patient and his family --
Documentation systems : completing forms fully and concisely.