The authors would like to acknowledge the tireless efforts and contributions of many people on the staff of Delmar, especially Cathy Esperti, Pat Gillivan, Tim Conners, Jim Zayicek, Christopher Leonard, and Lisa Santy. Authors across the country shared their experience and knowledge in writing the skills in this book. We would like to give them our heartfelt thanks for a job well done. Individuals in the photographs, both nurses and clients, have our gratitude and respect for agreeing to be part of this project. Nurses, practitioners, clients, and families allowed our cameras to record them giving and receiving care in the health care milieu. We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the.
