. Kathy Hausman actively teaches in clinicals, knows what staff nurses needs to know about patients, and understands what students are asked to know for clinicals. . Each disorder includes: Overview, Collaborative Management (presented in nursing process format) and any pertinent special considerations. . Special considerations boxes sections "Considerations for Older Adults", "Cultural Considerations", and "Women's Health Considerations", highlight important information about these distinct client populations. . Appendices include a concise guide to head-to-toe physical assessment of adults, considerations for ethical decision-making, a concise ECG review, and information on healthcare organizations and resources. . Communication Quick Reference for Spanish-Speaking Clients appendix helps nurses exchange essential information about diseases and disorders, diagnostic procedures, interventions. . Includes Community-Based Care sections for appropriate diseases and disorders. . New two-color design and smaller trim size offer easier readability and portability. . A new appendix includes coverage of disorders associated with bioterrorism. . Integrates the latest NANDA nursing diagnoses.
I really recommend this!! I am not keen on reading large volumes of text during exam times, so I purchased this for exam studying ( I study the full text normally). it helped me get an A in adult health, and now I am a registered nurse.
For those who don't want to read the textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
this book is excellent. i don't even read the textbook anymore. i don't have time for that. this book has all the information you'll ever need. plus it's soo tiny so i just bring it with me to clinicals
very helpful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
great to have on hand during clinicals. Much easier to carry around than the textbook.
Very good supplement.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a great supplement to the textbook and a quick reference too!
Excellent book for nursing student
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book is great gives you all the diseases you need to know with the nursign diagnosis, outcomes and intervention. THis is a book every student needs to have
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