TY - BOOK AU - Sorrentino,Sheila A. TI - Mosby's essentials for nursing assistants SN - 0815180268 PY - 1997/// CY - St. Louis PB - Mosby Lifeline KW - Nurses' aides KW - Care of the sick KW - Nurses' Aides KW - Nursing Care KW - methods N1 - Includes index; Contents 1. Introduction to Health Care 2. The Nursing Assistant 3. Work Ethics 4. Communicating with the Health Team 5. Understanding the Person 6. Understanding Body Structure and Function 7. Caring for the Older Person 8. Promoting Safety 9. Preventing Infection 10. Using Body Mechanics 11. Assisting with Comfort 12. Assisting with Hygiene 13. Assisting with Personal Care and Grooming 14. Assisting with Urinary Elimination 15. Assisting with Bowel Elimination 16. Assisting with Nutrition and Fluids 17. Assisting with Assessment 18. Assisting with Exercise and Activity 19. Assisting with Wound Care 20. Assisting with Oxygen Needs 21. Assisting with Rehabilitation and Restorative Care 22. Caring for Persons with Common Health Problems 23. Caring for Persons with Confusion and Dementia 24. Assisting with Basic Emergency Care 25. Caring for the Dying Person ER -