Main description:

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

Contents:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm through Burns...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Trauma
Abortion, Spontaneous
Abruptio Placentae
Acid-Base Imbalances: Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acromegaly
Acute Adrenal Crisis
Acute Alcohol Intoxication
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease)
Air Embolism
Alcohol Withdrawal
Allergic Purpura
Alzheimer's Disease
Amputation
Amyloidosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Anaphylaxis
Angina Pectoris
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Anorexia Nervosa
Aortic Insufficiency
Aortic Stenosis
Aplastic Anemia
Appendicitis
Arterial Occlusive Disease
Asthma
Atelectasis
Atrial Dysrhythmias
Basal Cell Epithelioma
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy)
Bladder Cancer
Blood Transfusion Reaction
Bone Cancer
Botulism
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiolitis (Respiratory Syncytial Viral Infection)
Bronchitis
Bulimia Nervosa
Burns
And, continuing with diseases and disorders Calculi, Renal through Volvulus.