This text is intended for students in nursing fundamentals courses, new graduates, or as a reference for practicing nurses in hospitals and health care settings.Techniques in Clinical Nursing reflects the needs of today's diverse student population. This text provides the most complete preparation for the clinical challenges students will encounter in the workplace. This comprehensive text offers nearly 250 techniques in a step-by-step format. For each technique, a rationale is provided for the critical steps. In addition, several learning tools foster assessment skills and encourage critical thinking. It is also useful for those involved in caring for clients in the home.