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<p>With step-by-step instructions for over 100 nursing assistant procedures, <b>Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition</b> makes it easy to master the skills you need to succeed as a nursing assistant. Known for its visual approach and comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage, this market-leading text emphasizes the importance of the patient or resident as a person, communication, safety, comfort, effective delegation, and teamwork and time management. This edition provides expanded content on the person's rights and pressure ulcers. The updated companion CD includes three new procedures, an updated audio glossary, and more. Written by respected educator Sheila Sorrentino and expert co-author Leighann Remmert, <b> Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants</b> makes nurse assisting easy to learn.</p><ul> <ul></ul><li><b>Complete coverage</b> includes the knowledge and skills needed by the nursing assistant.</li><li><b>A clear, readable writing style</b> is supplemented with hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations.</li><li><b>Over 100 procedures</b> are divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.</li><li><b>Skills on the NNAAP(R) exam</b> are highlighted throughout and have been updated to match the 2012 test plan.</li><li><i><b>Delegation Guidelines</b></i> identify your specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks.</li><li><b><i>Teamwork</i> and</b> <i><b>Time Management</b></i> <b>boxes </b>indicate ways you can efficiently work with and help nursing team members.</li><li><i><b>Promoting Safety and Comfort</b></i><b> boxes</b> detail measures and cautions for providing safe, effective patient care.</li><li><i><b>Caring About Culture</b></i> <b>boxes</b> help you learn about the beliefs and customs of other cultures so you can provide appropriate care.</li><li><i><b>Focus on Children and Older Persons</b></i> <b>boxes</b> provide age-specific information about the special needs, cons