TY - BOOK AU - Cunningham,Sheila AU - Moore,Tina TI - Nursing skills in nutrition, hydration and elimination T2 - Skills in nursing practice SN - 9781351065696 AV - RT41 .C86 2020 U1 - 610.73 23 PY - 2020/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Nursing N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Introduction to the Skills in Nursing Practice series; Introduction and overview; Chapter 1 Nutrition; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC] 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Chapter 2 Hydration and fluid balance; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Chapter 3 Elimination and bowel care; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018)Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Chapter 4 Renal function and care; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Bibliography; Index N2 - The body needs a constant supply of nutrients and water in order to survive, with waterbeing required for the transportation of nutrients to cells and also for the transportation of waste out of the body. This practical pocket guide focuses on what you need to know to support your patients' health and comfort. It looks at: The anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system The anatomy and physiology of the renal system Elimination and associated skills Catheterisation Nutrition Hydration Fluid balance This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2279607 ER -