Publisher's Synopsis
This is a handbook which covers selected diseases and disorders in an alphabetical outline format. Designed to be used by the student in the classroom or clinical setting, the guide presents nearly 200 entries of the most common diseases and disorders. Emphasis is placed on clinical manifestations, the most common nursing diagnoses for each disease/disorder, and the appropriate intervention. Aspects covered include: gerontology considerations, patient education, home and community care, health promotion and health maintenance, clinical alerts and collaborative problems.
