Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis

by Gail B. Ladwig, Betty J. Ackley

This convenient, portable resource features much of the content from Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 8th Edition in a concise, take-anywhere format. Perfect for use in clinicals, in class, and at the bedside, Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis is logically organized for quick access to essential care planning information and guidelines.
Provides care plans for every NANDA-I approved nursing diagnosis.
A convenient A-to-Z organization helps you quickly locate key information.
Includes complete coverage of pediatric, geriatric, and multicultural considerations, as well as home care and client/family teaching guidelines for each condition.
Portable format makes it easy to carry and use while in clinicals, in class, or at the bedside.

Features the most up-to-date 2007-2008 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses, including 15 new, 20 revised, and 5 replacement diagnoses.
Patient/Family Teaching sections offer expanded wellness and health promotion information.
Clustered wellness nursing diagnoses are quick and easy to locate.

960 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2016

About the author

Gail B. Ladwig, MSN RN CHTP

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful for nursing students for all of the care plans we need to develop. Broken down nicely by medical diagnosis with nursing diagnoses that coordinate and the appropriate interventions, both independent and dependent.