Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume 3 fosters connections between concepts and enables a deep level of comprehension that can be applied broadly. The inclusion of 275 key nursing skills, with 250 minor skills embedded within them, supports a concept-based approach.

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Volumes I, II & III PART 1: BIOPHYSICAL MODULES Module 1: Acid - Base Balance The Concept of Acid - Base Balance 1.A Metabolic Acidosis 1.B Metabolic Alkalosis 1.C Respiratory Acidosis 1.D Respiratory Alkalosis Module 2: Cellular Regulation The Concept of Cellular Regulation 2.A Cancer 2.B Anemia 2.C Breast Cancer 2.D Colorectal Cancer 2.E Leukemia 2.F Lung Cancer 2.G Prostate Cancer 2.H Sickle Cell Disease 2.I Skin Cancer Module 3: Comfort The Concept of Comfort 3.A Acute and Chronic Pain 3.B End-of-Life Care 3.C Fatigue 3.D Fibromyalgia 3.E Sleep - Rest Disorders Module 4: Digestion The Concept of Digestion 4.A Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 4.B Hepatitis 4.C Malabsorption Disorders 4.D Pancreatitis 4.E Pyloric Stenosis Module 5: Elimination The Concept of Elimination 5.A Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 5.B Bladder Incontinence and Retention 5.C Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, and Impaction 5.D Urinary Calculi Module 6: Fluids and Electrolytes The Concept of Fluids and Electrolytes 6.A Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance 6.B Acute Kidney Injury 6.C Chronic Kidney Disease Module 7: Health, Wellness, Illness, and Injury The Concept of Health, Wellness, Illness, and Injury 7.A Physical Fitness and Exercise 7.B Oral Health 7.C Normal Sleep - Rest Patterns Module 8: Immunity The Concept of Immunity 8.A HIV/AIDS 8.B Hypersensitivity 8.C Rheumatoid Arthritis 8.D Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Module 9: Infection The Concept of Infection 9.A Cellulitis 9.B Conjunctivitis 9.C Influenza 9.D Otitis Media 9.E Pneumonia 9.F Sepsis 9.G Tuberculosis 9.H Urinary Tract Infection Module 10: Inflammation The Concept of Inflammation 10.A Appendicitis 10.B Gallbladder Disease 10.C Inflammatory Bowel Disease 10.D Nephritis 10.E Peptic Ulcer Disease Module 11: Intracranial Regulation The Concept of Intracranial Regulation 11.A Increased Intracranial Pressure 11.B Seizure Disorders 11.C Traumatic Brain Injury Module 12: Metabolism The Concept of Metabolism 12.A Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 12.B Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 12.C Liver Disease 12.D Osteoporosis 12.E Thyroid Disease Module 13: Mobility The Concept of Mobility 13.A Back Problems 13.B Fractures 13.C Hip Fractures 13.D Multiple Sclerosis 13.E Osteoarthritis 13.F Parkinson Disease 13.G Spinal Cord Injury Module 14: Nutrition The Concept of Nutrition 14.A Obesity Module 15: Oxygenation The Concept of Oxygenation 15.A Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 15.B Asthma 15.C Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15.D Cystic Fibrosis 15.E Respiratory Syncytial Virus/Bronchiolitis 15.F Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Module 16: Perfusion The Concept of Perfusion 16.A Cardiomyopathy 16.B Congenital Heart Defects 16.C Coronary Artery Disease 16.D Deep Venous Thrombosis 16.E Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 16.F Heart Failure 16.G Hypertension 16.H Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy 16.I Life-Threatening Dysrhythmias 16.J Peripheral Vascular Disease 16.K Pulmonary Embolism 16.L Shock 16.M Stroke Module 17: Perioperative Care The Concept of Perioperative Care Module 18. Sensory Perception The Concept of Sensory Perception 18.A Hearing Impairment 18.B Diseases of the Eye 18.C Eye Injuries 18.D Peripheral Neuropathy Module 19: Sexuality The Concept of Sexuality 19.A Family Planning 19.B Menopause 19.C Menstrual Dysfunction 19.D Sexual Dysfunctions 19.E Sexually Transmitted Infections Module 20: Thermoregulation The Concept of Thermoregulation 20.A Hyperthermia 20.B Hypothermia Module 21: Tissue Integrity The Concept of Tissue Integrity 21.A Burns 21.B Pressure Injuries 21.C Wound Healing Appendix A: NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses 2015 - 2017 Appendix B: Diagnostic Values and Laboratory Tests PART II: PSYCHOSOCIAL MODULES Module 22: Addiction The Concept of Addiction 22.A Alcohol Abuse 22.B Nicotine Use 22.C Substance Abuse Module 23: Cognition The Concept of Cognition 23.A Alzheimer Disease 23.B Delirium 23.C Schizophrenia Module 24: Culture and Diversity The Concept of Culture and Diversity Module 25: Development The Concept of Development 25.A Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 25.B Autism Spectrum Disorder 25.C Cerebral Palsy 25.D Failure to Thrive Module 26: Family The Concept of Family 26.A Family Response to Health Alterations Module 27: Grief and Loss The Concept of Grief and Loss Module 28: Mood and Affect The Concept of Mood and Affect 28.A Depression 28.B Bipolar Disorders 28.C Postpartum Depression 28.D Suicide Module 29: Self The Concept of Self 29.A Feeding and Eating Disorders 29.B Personality Disorders Module 30: Spirituality The Concept of Spirituality 30.A Spiritual Distress 30.B Religion Module 31: Stress and Coping The Concept of Stress and Coping 31.A Anxiety Disorders 31.B Crisis 31.C Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Module 32: Trauma The Concept of Trauma 32.A Abuse 32.B Multisystem Trauma 32.C Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 32.D Rape and Rape-Trauma Syndrome PART III: REPRODUCTION MODULE Module 33: Reproduction The Concept of Reproduction 33.A Antepartum Care 33.B Intrapartum Care 33.C Postpartum Care 33.D Newborn Care 33.E Prematurity PART IV: NURSING DOMAIN Module 34: Assessment The Concept of Assessment Module 35: Caring Interventions The Concept of Caring Interventions Module 36: Clinical Decision Making The Concept of Clinical Decision Making 36.A The Nursing Process 36.B The Nursing Plan of Care 36.C Prioritizing Care Module 37: Collaboration The Concept of Collaboration Module 38: Communication The Concept of Communication 38.A Groups and Group Communication 38.B Therapeutic Communication 38.C Documentation 38.D Reporting Module 39: Managing Care The Concept of Managing Care 39.A Case Management 39.B Cost-Effective Care 39.C Delegation 39.D Leadership and Management Module 40: Professionalism The Concept of Professionalism 40.A Commitment to Profession 40.B Work Ethic Module 41: Teaching and Learning The Concept of Teaching and Learning 41.A Patient/Consumer Education PART V: HEALTHCARE DOMAIN Module 42: Accountability The Concept of Accountability 42.A Competence 42.B Professional Development Module 43: Advocacy The Concept of Advocacy 43.A Environmental Quality Module 44: Ethics The Concept of Ethics 44.A Morality 44.B Ethical Dilemmas 44.C Patient Rights Module 45: Evidence-Based Practice The Concept of Evidence-Based Practice Module 46: Healthcare Systems The Concept of Healthcare Systems 46.A Emergency Preparedness Module 47: Health Policy The Concept of Health Policy Module 48: Informatics The Concept of Informatics 48.A Clinical Decision Support Systems 48.B Individual Information at Point of Care Module 49: Legal Issues The Concept of Legal Issues 49.A Nurse Practice Acts 49.B Advance Directives 49.C Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 49.D Mandatory Reporting 49.E Risk Management Module 50: Quality Improvement The Concept of Quality Improvement Module 51: Safety The Concept of Safety 51.A Health Promotion and Injury Prevention Across the Lifespan 51.B Patient Safety 51.C Nurse Safety Appendix A: NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses 2015 -- 2017 Appendix B: Diagnostic Values and Laboratory Tests (available in Pearson MyLab and eText) CHAPTER 1: ASSESSMENT Chapter at a Glance General Assessment 1.1 Appearance and Mental Status: Assessing 1.2 Height: Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult, Measuring 1.3 Newborn's or Infant's Head, Chest, and Abdomen: Measuring 1.4 Weight: Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult, Measuring Vital Signs 1.5 Blood Pressure: Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult, Obtaining 1.6 Pulse, Apical and Peripheral: Obtaining 1.7 Pulse Oximeter: Using 1.8 Respirations: Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult, Obtaining 1.9 Temperature: Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult, Obtaining Physical Assessment 1.10 Abdomen: Assessing 1.11 Anus: Assessing 1.12 Breasts and Axillae: Assessing 1.13 Ears: Hearing Acuity, Assessing 1.14 Eyes: Visual Acuity, Assessing 1.15 Genitals and Inguinal Area: Assessing 1.16 Hair: Assessing 1.17 Heart and Central Vessels: Assessing 1.18 Mouth and Oropharynx: Assessing 1.19 Musculoskeletal System: Assessing 1.20 Nails: Assessing 1.21 Neck: Assessing 1.22 Neurologic Status: Assessing 1.23 Nose and Sinuses: Assessing 1.24 Peripheral Vascular System: Assessing 1.25 Skin: Assessing 1.26 Skull and Face: Assessing 1.27 Thorax and Lungs: Assessing Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 2: CARING INTERVENTIONS Chapter at a Glance Bed Care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) 2.1 Bathing: Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult 2.2 Bedmaking: Occupied, Unoccupied 2.3 Eyes and Contact Lenses: Caring for 2.4 Feet: Caring for 2.5 Hair: Caring for 2.6 Hearing Aid: Removing, Cleaning, and Inserting 2.7 Mouth: Regular and for the Unconscious or Debilitated Patient, Caring for 2.8 Perineal-Genital Area: Caring for 2.9 Shaving: Male Patient Medication and Administration Systems 2.10 Automated Dispensing System: Using 2.11 Medication: Preparing and Administering 2.12 Narcotic Control System: Using Medication Preparation 2.13 Ampule Medication: Removing 2.14 Calculating Dosages 2.15 Mixing Medications in One Syringe 2.16 Vial Medication: Removing Medication Routes 2.17 Ear Medication: Administering 2.18 Enteral Tube Medication: Administering 2.19 Eye Medication: Administering 2.20 Inhaler, Dry Powder Medication: Administering 2.21 Inhaler, Metered-Dose Medication: Administering 2.22 Nasal Medication: Administering 2.23 Nebulized Medication, Nonpressurized Aerosol (NPA): Administering 2.24 Oral Medication: Administering 2.25 Rectal Medication: Administering 2.26 Sublingual Medication: Administering 2.27 Topical Medication: Applying 2.28 Transdermal Patch Medication: Applying 2.29 Vaginal Medication: Administering Parenteral Routes 2.30 Injection, Intradermal: Administering 2.31 Injection, Intramuscular: Administering 2.32 Injection, Subcutaneous: Administering 2.33 Injection, Subcutaneous Anticoagulant: Administering 2.34 Injection, Z-Track Method: Using 2.35 Insulin Injection: Using a Syringe, Pen, or Pump 2.36 Intravenous Medication: Adding to Fluid Container 2.37 Intravenous Medication, Intermittent: Using a Secondary Set 2.38 Intravenous Medication, IV Push: Administering Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 3: COMFORT Chapter at a Glance Acute/Chronic Pain Management 3.1 Pain in Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult: Assessing 3.2 Pain Relief: Back Massage 3.3 Pain Relief: Complementary Health Approaches 3.4 Pain Relief: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit, Using 3.5 Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump: Using 3.6 Sleep Promotion: Assisting Heat and Cold Application 3.7 Cooling Blanket: Applying 3.8 Dry Cold: Applying 3.9 Dry Heat: Applying 3.10 Moist Pack and Tepid Sponges: Applying 3.11 Neonatal Incubator and Infant Radiant Warmer: Using 3.12 Sitz Bath: Assisting End of Life Care 3.13 Physiological Needs of the Dying Patient: Managing 3.14 Postmortem Care: Providing Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 4: ELIMINATION Chapter at a Glance Assessment — Collecting Specimens 4.1 Bladder Scanner: Using 4.2 Stool Specimen, Routine, Culture, Ova, Parasites: Obtaining 4.3 Urine Specimen, Clean-Catch, Closed Drainage System for Culture and Sensitivity: Obtaining 4.4 Urine Specimen, Ileal Conduit: Obtaining 4.5 Urine Specimen, Routine, 24-Hour: Obtaining Bladder Interventions 4.6 Bedpan: Assisting 4.7 Bladder Irrigation: Continuous 4.8 Bladder Irrigation: Providing 4.9 Commode: Assisting 4.10 Urinal: Assisting 4.11 Urinary Catheter: Caring for and Removing 4.12 Urinary Catheterization: Performing 4.13 Urinary Diversion Pouch: Applying 4.14 Urinary External Device: Applying 4.15 Urinary Ostomy: Caring for 4.16 Urinary Suprapubic Catheter: Caring for Bowel Interventions 4.17 Bowel Routine, Develop Regular: Assisting 4.18 Bowel Diversion Ostomy Appliance: Changing 4.19 Colostomy: Irrigating 4.20 Enema and Retention Enema: Administering 4.21 Fecal Impaction: Removing 4.22 Fecal Ostomy Pouch: Applying 4.23 Rectal Tube: Inserting Dialysis 4.24 Dialysis, Peritoneal: Catheter Insertion, Assisting 4.25 Dialysis, Peritoneal: Procedures, Assisting 4.26 Hemodialysis: Central Venous Dual-Lumen Catheter, Caring for 4.27 Hemodialysis: Procedures, Caring for, Assisting Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 5: FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES Chapter at a Glance Fluid Balance Measurement 5.1 Intake and Output: Measuring Intravenous Therapy 5.2 Central Line Dressing: Changing 5.3 Central Line: Infusing Intravenous Fluids 5.4 Central Line: Managing 5.5 Implanted Vascular Access Devices: Managing 5.6 Infusion Device: Discontinuing 5.7 Infusion Flow Rate Using Controller or IV Pump: Regulating 5.8 Infusion Intermittent Device: Maintaining 5.9 Infusion: Initiating 5.10 Infusion: Maintaining 5.11 Infusion Pump and “Smart” Pump: Using 5.12 Infusion Syringe Pump: Using 5.13 Percutaneous Central Vascular Catheterization: Assisting 5.14 PICC Line Dressing: Changing 5.15 Venipuncture: Initiating Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 6: INFECTION Chapter at a Glance Medical Asepsis 6.1 Hand Hygiene: Performing Person Protective Equipment (PPE) and Isolation Precautions 6.2 Enteric Contact Precautions: Using 6.3 Isolation, Attire: Donning and Doffing 6.4 Isolation, Patient and Others: Caring for 6.5 Isolation, Double-Bagging: Using 6.6 Isolation, Equipment, Specimens: Removing 6.7 Isolation, Transporting Patient Outside Room 6.8 PPE, Clean Gloves: Donning and Doffing 6.9 PPE, Face Masks: Donning and Doffing Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 7: INTRACRANIAL REGULATION Chapter at a Glance 7.1 Glasgow Coma Scale: Using 7.2 Intracranial Pressure: Monitoring and Caring for 7.3 Lumbar Puncture: Assisting Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 8: METABOLISM Chapter at a Glance General 8.1 Endocrine Disorders: Assessing 8.2 Endocrine Disorders: Complementary Health Approaches 8.3 Paracentesis: Assisting Diabetes Care 8.4 Capillary Blood Specimen for Glucose: Measuring 8.5 Diabetes: Managing Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 9: MOBILITY Chapter at a Glance Balance and Strength 9.1 Body Mechanics: Using 9.2 Range-of-Motion Exercises: Assisting Moving and Transferring a Patient 9.3 Ambulating Patient: Assisting 9.4 Hydraulic Lift: Using 9.5 Logrolling Patient in Bed 9.6 Moving Patient Up in Bed 9.7 Positioning Patient in Bed 9.8 Sitting on Side of Bed (Dangling): Assisting 9.9 Transferring Patient Between Bed and Chair 9.10 Transferring Patient Between Bed and Stretcher 9.11 Transporting: Newborn, Infant, Toddler 9.12 Turning Patient: Lateral or Prone Position in Bed Patient Assistive Devices 9.13 Cane: Assisting 9.14 Crutches: Assisting 9.15 Walker: Assisting Traction and Cast Care 9.16 Cast, Initial: Caring for 9.17 Cast, Ongoing for Plaster and Synthetic: Caring for 9.18 Traction, Skin and Skeletal: Caring for Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 10: NUTRITION Chapter at a Glance Healthy Eating Habits 10.1 Body Mass Index (BMI): Assessing 10.2 Diet, Therapeutic: Managing 10.3 Eating Assistance: Providing 10.4 Mealtime: Complementary Health Approaches 10.5 Nutrition: Assessing Enteral Nutrition Using a Feeding Tube 10.6 Feeding, Continuous, Nasointestinal/Jejunostomy with a Small-Bore Tube: Administering 10.7 Feeding, Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tubes: Administering 10.8 Gastric Lavage: Performing 10.9 Nasogastric Tube: Feeding 10.10 Nasogastric Tube: Flushing and Maintaining 10.11 Nasogastric Tube: Inserting 10.12 Nasogastric Tube: Removing Parenteral Nutrition Using Intravenous Infusion 10.13 Lipids, IV Infusion: Providing 10.14 Total Parental Nutrition (TPN), IV Infusion: Providing Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 11: OXYGENATION Chapter at a Glance Assessment 11.1 Nose and Throat Specimen: Collecting 11.2 Peak Expiratory Flow Rate: Measuring 11.3 Sputum Specimen: Collecting Interventions 11.4 Chest Physiotherapy: Preparing Patient 11.5 Incentive Spirometer: Using 11.6 Pursed-Lip Breathing 11.7 Thoracentesis: Assisting Supplemental Oxygen Therapy 11.8 Oxygen Delivery Systems: Using 11.9 Oxygen, Portable Cylinder: Using 11.10 Ventilator, Mechanical: Caring for Patient Maintaining a Patent Airway 11.11 Airway, Nasopharyngeal: Inserting 11.12 Airway, Oropharyngeal: Inserting 11.13 Endotracheal Tube: Caring for 11.14 Suctioning, Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal: Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult 11.15 Suctioning, Tracheostomy or Endotracheal Tube 11.16 Tracheal Tube: Inflating the Cuff 11.17 Tracheostomy: Caring for Maintaining Lung Expansion 11.18 Chest Tube Drainage: Maintaining 11.19 Chest Tube Insertion: Assisting 11.20 Chest Tube Removal: Assisting Life Threatening Situations 11.21 Airway Obstruction: Clearing 11.22 Cardiac Compressions, External: Performing 11.23 Rescue Breathing: Performing Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 12: PERFUSION Chapter at a Glance Maintaining Blood Volume 12.1 Blood Products: Administering 12.2 Blood Transfusion: Administering 12.3 Direct Pressure: Applying 12.4 Pressure Dressing: Applying Antiembolism Devices 12.5 Antiembolism Stockings: Applying 12.6 Pneumatic Compression Device: Applying 12.7 Sequential Compression Devices: Applying Electrical Conduction in the Heart 12.8 Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Adult, Using 12.9 ECG, 12-Lead: Recording 12.10 ECG, Leads: Applying 12.11 ECG, Strip: Interpreting 12.12 Pacemaker, Insertion: Assisting 12.13 Pacemaker, Permanent: Teaching 12.14 Pacemaker, Temporary: Maintaining 12.15 Temporary Cardiac Pacing, Transvenous, Epicardial: Monitoring Arterial Line 12.16 Allen Test: Performing 12.17 Arterial Blood Pressure: Monitoring 12.18 Arterial Blood Samples: Withdrawing 12.19 Arterial Line: Caring for Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 13: PERIOPERATIVE CARE Chapter at a Glance General 13.1 Preoperative Patient Teaching 13.2 Surgical Hand Antisepsis and Scrubs 13.3 Surgical Site: Preparing Using Sterile Technique 13.4 Sterile Field: Maintaining 13.5 Sterile Gown and Gloves: Donning (Closed Method) 13.6 Surgical Patient: Preparing Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 14: REPRODUCTION Chapter at a Glance Antepartum Care 14.1 Amniocentesis: Assisting 14.2 Antepartum, Maternal and Fetal: Assessing 14.3 Antepartum Pelvic Examination: Assisting 14.4 Deep Tendon Reflexes and Clonus: Assessing 14.5 Fetal Well-Being, Nonstress Test and Biophysical Profile: Assessing 14.6 Rh Immune Globulin: Administering Intrapartum Care 14.7 Amniotomy (Artificial Rupture of Membranes): Assisting 14.8 Epidural: Assisting and Caring for Patient 14.9 Fetal External Electronic: Monitoring 14.10 Fetal Heart Rate: Auscultating 14.11 Fetal Internal Scalp Electrode Placement: Monitoring 14.12 Induction of Labor with Oxytocin and Other Agents: Assisting and Caring for Patient 14.13 Intrapartum, Maternal and Fetal: Assessing 14.14 Intrapartum Pelvic Examination: Assisting 14.15 Prolapsed Cord: Caring for Patient Postpartum Care 14.16 Breastfeeding: Assisting 14.17 Lochia: Evaluating 14.18 Postpartum, Maternal: Assessing 14.19 Postpartum, Perineum: Assessing 14.20 Uterine Fundus, After Vaginal or Caesarean Birth: Assessing Newborn Care 14.21 Apgar Score: Assessing 14.22 Circumcision: Caring for 14.23 Newborn: Assessing 14.24 Newborn, Initial Bathing 14.25 Newborn Thermoregulation: Assisting 14.26 Phototherapy, Newborn, Infant: Providing 14.27 Umbilical Cord Clamp: Caring for Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 15: SAFETY Chapter at a Glance Patient Safety 15.1 Abuse: Newborn, Infant, Child, Older Adult, Assessing for 15.2 Fall Prevention: Assessing and Managing 15.3 Seizure Precautions: Implementing 15.4 Suicide: Caring for Suicidal Patient Environmental Safety 15.5 Environmental Safety: Healthcare Facility, Community, Home 15.6 Fire Safety: Healthcare Facility, Community, Home 15.7 Thermal and Electrical Injuries: Preventing Immobilizers and Restraints 15.8 Bed or Chair Alarm, Exit Monitor Device: Applying 15.9 Immobilizer, Mummy: Applying 15.10 Immobilizer, Papoose Board: Applying 15.11 Restraints and Alternatives: Caring for 15.12 Restraints, Torso and Belt: Applying 15.13 Restraints, Wrist and Ankle: Applying Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions CHAPTER 16: TISSUE INTEGRITY Chapter at a Glance Assessment 16.1 Wound Drainage Specimen: Obtaining Dressings and Binders 16.2 Abdominal Binder: Applying 16.3 Closed Wound Drains: Maintaining 16.4 Dressing, Dry: Changing 16.5 Dressing, Sterile: Changing 16.6 Dressing, Venous Ulcer: Changing 16.7 Dressing, Wet-to-Moist: Applying 16.8 Elastic Bandage: Applying 16.9 Surgical Wound: Caring for Wound Care 16.10 Dressing, Alginate: Applying 16.11 Dressing, Hydrocolloid: Applying 16.12 Dressing, Transparent: Applying 16.13 Electrical Stimulation: Using 16.14 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Using 16.15 Pressure Injury: Preventing and Caring for 16.16 Staple and Suture: Removing 16.17 Stump: Positioning and Exercising 16.18 Stump: Shrinking and Molding 16.19 Wound: Irrigating Critical Thinking Options for Unexpected Outcomes Review Questions Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions Appendix B: Guidelines for Laboratory and Diagnostic Assessment