Completely revised and updated to reflect significant changes in practice Skillsin Clinical Nursing 6e, provides current information in a clear, concise format and continues to be a definitive source for clinical nursing skills. Progressing from the simple to the complex, each chapter places techniques in perspective to client anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Applying the nursing process to each technique, it illustrates a detailed step-by-step implementation while providing a thorough overview of the rationale and purpose.A reference for practicing nurses in hospitals and health care settings. It is also useful for those involved in caring for clients in the home.