Acello (MS, RN) presents a text designed to prepare the nursing assistant to work in a long-term care facility, hospital skilled unit, or subacute care center. The text emphasizes real-world clinical practice and provides solutions to common problems that nursing assistants encounter. Theory is included only when necessary to explain the reason for a procedure. This second edition features new material on home care, pain management, infection control, and basic rescue procedures. Learning features include chapter objectives, key points, and review quizes, plus step-by-step procedures illustrated with color photos and illustrations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)