Essentials of Medical-surgical Nursing

This new edition discusses more diseases and disorders, and includes an increased emphasis on health maintenance, home care, patient teaching and early discharge. There is also more coverage of nursing assessment, use of nursing diagnosis and expansion of specific nursing interventions.

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An excellent, easy-to-read text. Features expansive coverage of diagnostic tests and psychosocial nursing interventions, including cultural factors and sexuality. Also provides detailed discussions on concerns for the elderly, care of patients with cardiac and neurological problems, as well as nursing care plans, including NANDA nursing diagnosis and evaluation. An instructor's manual is available.