,
,Medical-
Surgical
Nursing
, This Handbook Textbook of MedicalSurgical Nursing, 12th
edition, is a comprehensive yet concise clinical reference
designed for use by nursing students and professionals. Perfect
for use across multiple health care settings, the Handbook
presents need-to-know information on nearly 200 commonly
encountered diseases and disorders. The easyto-use, colorful,
consistent, and alphabetized outline format enables readers to
gain quick access to vital information on
• Disease (Pathophysiology)
•Clinical Manifestations
•Assessment and Diagnostic Methods
•Medical, Surgical, and Pharmacologic Management
• Nursing Management according to the Nursing Process
For readers requiring more in-depth information, the
Handbook is completely cross-referenced to chapters in
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
12th edition.
Special Features
The 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.
Nursing Alerts—Instant notes focused on priority care issues
and hazardous or potentially life-threatening situations.
iii
,Medical-
Surgical
Nursing
, This Handbook Textbook of MedicalSurgical Nursing, 12th
edition, is a comprehensive yet concise clinical reference
designed for use by nursing students and professionals. Perfect
for use across multiple health care settings, the Handbook
presents need-to-know information on nearly 200 commonly
encountered diseases and disorders. The easyto-use, colorful,
consistent, and alphabetized outline format enables readers to
gain quick access to vital information on
• Disease (Pathophysiology)
•Clinical Manifestations
•Assessment and Diagnostic Methods
•Medical, Surgical, and Pharmacologic Management
• Nursing Management according to the Nursing Process
For readers requiring more in-depth information, the
Handbook is completely cross-referenced to chapters in
Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing,
12th edition.
Special Features
The 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.
Nursing Alerts—Instant notes focused on priority care issues
and hazardous or potentially life-threatening situations.
iii
