1st Edition

Nursing Skills in Nutrition, Hydration and Elimination

By Sheila Cunningham, Tina Moore Copyright 2020
68 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

68 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

68 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The body needs a constant supply of nutrients and water in order to survive, with water being required for the transportation of nutrients to cells and also for the transportation of waste out of the body. This practical pocket guide focuses on what you need to know to support your patients’ health and comfort. It looks at: The anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system... Read more

1. Nutrition

Tina Moore

2. Hydration and fluid balance

Tina Moore

3. Elimination and bowel care

Sheila Cunningham

4. Renal function and care

Sheila Cunningham

Biography

Sheila Cunningham is an Associate Professor in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She has a breadth of experience teaching nurses both pre- and post-registration and she supports mentors supporting students in practice. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow and holds a Principal Fellowship at the Higher Education Academy. She is currently programme leader for the BSc European nursing.

Tina Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She teaches nursing assessment, clinical skills and acute care interventions for both pre-qualifying and post-qualifying nurses. Her interests are in simulated learning approaches and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as a teaching and assessment method. She has authored a number of books and articles. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow.