Volume 2 of the two-volume textbook on nursing skills presents instructional materials (units 21-36) on nursing skills based on 184 activities designated by the Allied Health Professions Projects national survey as those which are accomplished by all levels of nursing. Unit titles are: (21) urine elimination; (22) bowel elimination; (23) collection of sputum and gastric specimens and care of the vomiting patient; (24) perineal care; (25) care of the patient with gastrointestinal tubes; (26) the cardinal signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure); (27) admission, transfer, and discharge; (28) care of the dying patient and postmortem care; (29) care of patients receiving oxygen therapy; (30) cardiopulmonary resuscitation; (31) assisting with procedures (heat and cold treatments, turning frames, and restraints; (32) application of bandages and binders; (33) preoperative care of a patient; (34) preparation of consents, releases, and incidents; (35) postoperative care of a patient; and (36) isolation technique (direct, reverse, and terminal disinfection). Each unit includes: student directions, performance objectives, vocabulary, pre- and posttests, performance tests and checklists, and illustrated instructional materials. Materials are adaptable for on-the-job training through the associate degree in nursing, as well as adult education and staff development programs. (Author/EC)