Clinical Applications of Nursing Diagnosis: Adult, Child, Women'S, Psychiatric, Gerontic and Home Health Considerations

by RN EdD FAAN Helen C. Cox

An important textbook/reference for teaching clinical thinking and care planning skills. Through the use of Gordon's Functional Health Patterns, the student/clinician is given a conceptual framework for nursing care from assessment through evaluation. This new edition offers a new Gerontic Health section, rationales for all clinical interventions, a section for each diagnosis titled "Related Clinical Concerns," as well as an appendix of major disorders. Instructor's guide is available. Illustrated.

1005 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 1989