The face of our nation’s client population is changing and will continue to do so more dramatically in the future. The cumulative effects of sophisticated technology, an aging population of clients with chronic disease and long-term sequelae, and an increasingly diverse cultural population challenge nurses today. Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills has been developed as a text and guideline to perform the skills used in daily nursing practice. It is intended for nursing students, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified aids, medical assistants, and any health care worker performing the skills encompassed in this book. Practice parameters for the advanced nursing skills may vary between states and among institutions, as.
