Everything you need to know about caring for patients--in a succinct easy-to-understand "must-have" guide! Put information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology--with rationales in the test and intervention sections--help you deliver effective care with confidence.
Nursing students' must-have."If you're in a nursing program, this book will help you tremendously! Some books are lengthy but this one will get right to the point and the info you need to be successful!"--Chris G., Online Reviewer
Most helpful HESI, ATI and NCLEX study material."Best for studying and understanding content. A must-use when studying for standardized tests...and licensing exams such as the NCLEX."--Chelle, Online Reviewer
Wonderful reference book."The quick reference nature of this book tells me what I need to know and do as a nurse in a matter of a few pages."--Bran, Online Reviewer
- REVISED & UPDATED! Thoroughly reviewed coverage for each disorder, including causes Y pertinent physical and psychosocial findings Y primary nursing diagnoses Y and collaborative and independent nursing interventions
- UPDATED! Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) for each disorder, plus documentation information on average length of stay and home healthcare guidelines
- NEW! How to handle COVID/infectious diseases and pandemics in the sections on 'Global Health Considerations' and 'Evidence-Based Practice and Health Policy'
- NEW! 'Health Disparities and Sexual and Gender Minority Health' section with new considerations for LGBTQ+ community
- Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) for each disorder
- The primary nursing diagnosis for each disease and disorder
- Diagnostic tables that make test results easy to reference
- The genetic basis of the diseases and disorders
- The physiology of the disorders and how it related to risks and complications
- Collaborative and independent interventions
- Pharmacological tables outlining the dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales for the drugs most commonly used for a disorder
- Separate headings for psychosocial issues
- Outlines for required documentation
- Home care and discharge guidelines and patient teaching checklists
- Evidence-based practice section
- Global health considerations that reflect issues that transcend national borders
