Full Description
Nursing school = buy this book."This is a MUST buy if it's not required for your nursing program. It makes care plans 100x easier, and makes you sound smarter. BUY BUY BUY." - J.S., Amazon ReviewerYou won't regret buying this book!!!"This book has been so helpful to me throughout my time in nursing school. I don't know how I would have made it through without this book. It is so helpful when you are writing nursing diagnosis. I have never been very good at writing them but this book helps me tremendously." - Ashley R., Amazon Reviewer The perfect pocket guideThis quick-reference tool has what you need to select the appropriate diagnosis to plan your patients' care effectively. The 15th Edition features all the latest nursing diagnoses and updated interventions. A laminated "pocket minder" bookmark makes diagnosis even easier.
Contents
How to Use the Nurse's Pocket GuideCHAPTER 1 The Nursing Process and Planning Client CareCHAPTER 2 Nursing Diagnoses in Alphabetical OrderFor each nursing diagnosis, the following information is provided: Diagnostic DivisionDefinition Related/Risk Factors Defining Characteristics: Subjective/Objective Desired Outcomes/Evaluation Criteria Actions/Interventions Nursing Priorities Documentation Focus Sample Nursing Outcomes & Nursing Interventions Classifications (NOC/NIC)CHAPTER 3 Health Conditions and Client Concerns With Associated Nursing DiagnosesAPPENDIX 1 Tools for Choosing Nursing DiagnosesSECTION 1 Adult Medical/Surgical Assessment ToolSECTION 2 Diagnostic Divisions: Nursing Diagnoses Organized According to a Nursing FocusAPPENDIX 2SECTION 1 Client Situation and Prototype Plan of CareSECTION 2 Another Approach to Planning Client Care-Mind or Concept MappingBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX
