This Clinical Handbook for Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition, is a concise clinical reference designed for use by nursing students and professionals. Perfect for use across multiple health care settings, the Clinical Handbook presents need-to-know information on nearly 200 commonly encountered diseases and disorders, organized alphabetically with tabbed pages for speedy reference.
The consistent and easy-to-use outline format enables readers to gain quick access to vital information on:
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Manifestations
- Assessment and Diagnostic Findings
- Medical, Surgical, and Pharmacologic Management
- Nursing Management according to the Nursing Process
For readers requiring more in-depth information, the Clinical Handbook is completely cross-referenced to chapters in Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition.
The Clinical Handbook places special emphasis on home- and community-based nursing practice, patient education, and expected outcomes of care. Additional features include the following:
Gerontologic Considerations— Thumbnail descriptions and interventions related to the care of the older adult population, whose health care needs continue to expand at a rapid rate.
Quality and Safety Nursing Alerts— Tips for best clinical practice and red-flag safety warnings about priority care issues and hazardous or potentially life-threatening situations.
Appendix—Review important lab values at a glance in the appendix.
We hope you will find this Clinical Handbook to be helpful, and we wish you every success in your studies and future profession.
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