, How to Use This Book
This unique book has four sections for medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric
nursing care plans. The medical-surgical care plans are organized alphabetically within each
body system.
Each care plan uses the following consistent format:
OVERVIEW/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• Brief introduction to the disorder or condition
• Includes a review of pathophysiology, where appropriate
HEALTH CARE SETTING
• Specified for each care plan, because these conditions are treated in various settings
• Examples include acute, primary, community, and long-term care
ASSESSMENT
• Covers signs and symptoms of the disorder, divided into chronic and acute indicators,
where appropriate
• Includes key health history and physical assessment points
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
• Summarizes tests that might be used to diagnose (or rule out), treat, and monitor the
condition
NURSING DIAGNOSIS WITH DESIRED OUTCOME
• Includes the most recent NANDA nursing diagnoses
• Outcome criteria with specific timelines
ASSESSMENT/INTERVENTIONS AND RATIONALES
• Two-column format for quick reference
• Detailed rationales for each nursing intervention help you apply concepts to clinical
practice
• Safety icons alert you to assessment and intervention data that necessitate special care
and attention
PATIENT-FAMILY TEACHING AND DISCHARGE PLANNING
• Highlight key patient education topics such as recommended follow-up care, when to contact
a health care provider, and considerations related to medications, diet, and exercise
• Include referrals to community resources and organizations for further information
,A LL-IN-ONE
NURSING CARE PLANNING RESOURCE
Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric-Mental Health
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This unique book has four sections for medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric
nursing care plans. The medical-surgical care plans are organized alphabetically within each
body system.
Each care plan uses the following consistent format:
OVERVIEW/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• Brief introduction to the disorder or condition
• Includes a review of pathophysiology, where appropriate
HEALTH CARE SETTING
• Specified for each care plan, because these conditions are treated in various settings
• Examples include acute, primary, community, and long-term care
ASSESSMENT
• Covers signs and symptoms of the disorder, divided into chronic and acute indicators,
where appropriate
• Includes key health history and physical assessment points
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
• Summarizes tests that might be used to diagnose (or rule out), treat, and monitor the
condition
NURSING DIAGNOSIS WITH DESIRED OUTCOME
• Includes the most recent NANDA nursing diagnoses
• Outcome criteria with specific timelines
ASSESSMENT/INTERVENTIONS AND RATIONALES
• Two-column format for quick reference
• Detailed rationales for each nursing intervention help you apply concepts to clinical
practice
• Safety icons alert you to assessment and intervention data that necessitate special care
and attention
PATIENT-FAMILY TEACHING AND DISCHARGE PLANNING
• Highlight key patient education topics such as recommended follow-up care, when to contact
a health care provider, and considerations related to medications, diet, and exercise
• Include referrals to community resources and organizations for further information
,A LL-IN-ONE
NURSING CARE PLANNING RESOURCE
Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric-Mental Health
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