Diseases

This thoroughly updated resource offers comprehensive coverage of more than 500 disorders, including causes, assessment, treatment, and more. An easy-to-follow format includes chapters organized by body system. This new edition covers the latest developments on emerging diseases, advanced-practice guidelines, cultural considerations, and disease-prevention tips.

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This volume contains comprehensive coverage of more than 500 diseases, from causes and assessment to rough treatment and nursing interventions. Chapters are organized by body system, opening with an overview of anatomy and physiology, nursing assessment and diagnostic tests. The text presents developments on emerging diseases, such as vancomycin-resistant infections. It emphasizes nursing care in a variety of settings.