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Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels. <ul> <li>More than 550 full-color illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures.</li> <li>Written at a clear, readable 7th grade reading level.</li> <li>Covers over 75 procedures, divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.</li> <li>Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help readers reinforce and evaluate what they've learned.</li> <li>NNAAP in select procedure title bars alerts readers to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.</li> <li>Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help readers learn about the practices and beliefs of other cultures.</li> <li>Persons with Dementia boxes outline special factors to consider when caring for persons with dementia.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><b>UNIQUE!</b> Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.</li> <li>Focus on the PERSON boxes stress Providing comfort, Ethical behavior, Remaining independent, Speaking up (communication tips), OBRA and other laws, and Nursing teamwork.</li> <li>Quality of Life reminders in the procedure boxes reinforce the simple courtesies that show respect for the patient as a person.</li> <li>Delegation Guidelines help readers understand the nurse assistant's responsibilities when accepting specific delegated tasks.</li> <li>Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the need to provide safe care while promoting the patient's comfort.</li> <li>A new appendix provides basic Spanish health care terminology for effective communication with Spanish-spea