This thorough, portable, and clinically focused reference offers quick, easy access to essential information for the care of the medical-surgical patient. Content is organized by body system and provides a quick review of pathophysiology, physical assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, and patient/family teaching and discharge planning data for each disorder. The presentation for each condition provides a hierarchy of data that assists in making nursing diagnoses and planning interventions specific to each patient.A consistent, easy-to-use format enhances the quick-reference feature of this book. Standard headings for each disorder include Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Collaborative Management, Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions, and Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning.The attractive and functional two-color design highlights key information for quick, easy reference.Expert contributors from various practice settings provide the most current and accurate information.Highlighted cautions throughout stress key points related to various disorders and conditions.Outcome criteria are included with timeframes, where appropriate, to facilitate the evaluation of care and to help users set more realistic goals for nursing outcomes.A variety of information resources provide additional information and patient teaching services ― including websites, when available.General information that is relevant to many disorders is highlighted ― including perioperative care, pain, cancer care, psychosocial support for patients/family/significant others, and end-of-life care.Information is summarized in tables and boxes, where appropriate, to enhance clinical usefulness.The most recent NANDA Taxonomy II nursing diagnoses are included for each disorder.Sections on Pain and End-of-Life Care are now included to highlight these important topics in patient care.The newest infection prevention and control guidelines recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are included in the appendix and incorporated throughout the manual.Cancer content has been consolidated to provide a quick and thorough reference.Expanded coverage of endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and musculoskeletal disorders includes new discussions of Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Cholangitis, and Rotator Cuff Repair.

Manual of Nursing Therapeutics: Applying Nursing Diagnoses to Medical Disorders

Medical Books

Swearingen, Pamela L.

Nursing

Addison-Wesley Publishing Company Health Scie

This new edition provides readily accessible information for more than 75 critical care procedures and disorders, including a description of pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, specific to those diagnoses and patient teaching/rehabilitation.
<li>Employs a body-system organization that facilitates easy access and enhances learning</li>Small trim size makes this book a practical, portable reference that fits easily into ones pocket.<li>Includes over 75 critical care conditions/disorders including the most common disorders found in an ICU.</li>Includes the 1999-2000 NANDA approved diagnoses, ensuring the most up-to-date content.<li>Includes Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) labels to help introduce the reader to this new taxonomy.</li>A new section on ethical decision-making (found within chapter 1) includes important content on issues such as DNR and end-of-life issues.<li>Content on heart transplantation has been increased in response to the increased demand on the critical care nurse who is now dealing more frequently with heart transplant patients. </li>Contains an expanded section on MODS/SIRS, both of which are considered life-threatening syndromes.<li>Important geriatric considerations are identified throughout with special Elder Care Icons.</li>Research Brief Boxes are highlighted throughout the book to familiarize the reader with the importance of ongoing research.

Manual of Critical Care Nursing: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

Keen, Janet Hicks

Mosby

This thorough, portable, and clinically focused reference offers quick, easy access to essential information for the care of the medical-surgical patient. Content is organized by body system and provides a quick review of pathophysiology, physical assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, and patient/family teaching and discharge planning data for each disorder. The presentation for each condition provides a hierarchy of data that assists in making nursing diagnoses and planning interventions specific to each patient.
<ul>
<li>A consistent, easy-to-use format enhances the quick-reference feature of this book. Standard headings for each disorder include Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Collaborative Management, Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions, and Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning.</li>
<li>The attractive and functional two-color design highlights key information for quick, easy reference.</li>
<li>Expert contributors from various practice settings provide the most current and accurate information.</li>
<li>Highlighted cautions throughout stress key points related to various disorders and conditions.</li>
<li>Outcome criteria are included with timeframes, where appropriate, to facilitate the evaluation of care and to help users set more realistic goals for nursing outcomes.</li>
<li>A variety of information resources provide additional information and patient teaching services ― including websites, when available.</li>
<li>General information that is relevant to many disorders is highlighted ― including perioperative care, pain, cancer care, psychosocial support for patients/family/significant others, and end-of-life care.</li>
<li>Information is summarized in tables and boxes, where appropriate, to enhance clinical usefulness.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The most recent NANDA Taxonomy II nursing diagnoses are included for each disorder.</li>
<li>Sections on Pain and End-of-Life Care are now included to highlight these important topics in patient care.</li>
<li>The newest infection prevention and control guidelines recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are included in the appendix and incorporated throughout the manual.</li>
<li>Cancer content has been consolidated to provide a quick and thorough reference.</li>
<li>Expanded coverage of endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and musculoskeletal disorders includes new discussions of Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Cholangitis, and Rotator Cuff Repair.</li>
</ul>

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

This exciting new resource contains selected care plans for pediatric, maternal, and psychiatric nursing in addition to medical-surgical nursing care plans ― 101 care plans in all. This allows students to use one book throughout the curriculum. Care plans are organized in four separate sections (medical-surgical, pediatric, maternal, and psychiatric) and within each section alphabetically by disorder/condition. The open and attractive two-color design, the latest NANDA nursing diagnoses, and desired outcomes featuring specific timeframes, make this the most student-friendly and clinically relevant nursing care plan book.
<ul>
<li>The unique "four books in one" approach includes pediatric, maternal, and psychiatric nursing care plans in addition to medical-surgical care plans.</li>
<li>Written by clinical experts in each subject area to ensure the most current, accurate, and clinically-relevant content available.</li>
<li>Each care plan employs a consistent format of: Overview, Health Care Setting, Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Diagnoses, and Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning.</li>
<li>Detailed rationales for each nursing intervention help students to apply concepts to clinical practice.</li>
<li>An open and attractive two-color design facilitates quick and easy retrieval of information.</li>
<li>Nursing interventions and rationales are listed in a clear two-column format to make the information more accessible.</li>
<li>Related NIC interventions and NOC outcomes are listed for each nursing diagnosis.</li>
<li>The Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning section highlights key patient education topics, as well as resources for further information.</li>
<li>Health Care Setting is specified for each care plan, since these conditions are treated in various settings such as hospital, primary care, long-term care facility, community, and home care.</li>
<li>Outcome criteria with specific timelines enable nurses to set realistic goals for nursing outcomes and provide quality, cost-effective care.</li>
<li>Includes the most recent NANDA Taxonomy II nursing diagnoses.</li>
<li>Separate care plans on Pain and End-of-Life Care focus on palliative care for patients with terminal illnesses, as well as relief of acute and chronic pain.</li>
</ul>

All-in-One Care Planning Resource: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans

Designed for use in the clinical setting, Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care covers everything that nurses need to know about commonly encountered medical-surgical conditions to more effectively manage patients and improve outcomes. It describes treatment in terms of specific timeframes and desired outcomes, making it easier to set realistic goals and evaluate patient care. A consistent, reader-friendly format makes information easy to find and easy to use. Written by a wide range of clinical experts, this is an essential resource for planning patient care and preparing care plans!
<ul>
<li>A consistent, easy-to-use format makes this book ideal for quick reference.</li>
<li>Experienced clinical experts from various practice settings provide the most current and accurate information.</li>
<li>Highlighted notes and cautions throughout the manual stress key points related to various disorders and conditions.</li>
<li>Outcome criteria are included with specific timeframes to help establish realistic treatment goals and evaluate patient care.</li>
<li>A variety of resources for further information are included, such as phone numbers and websites.</li>
<li>General information relevant to many disorders is highlighted in Chapter 1.</li>
<li>Tables and boxes summarize information and enhance the manual's clinical usefulness.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Convenient Overview/Pathophysiology headings introduce each disorder.</li>
<li>A special patient teaching icon identifies the patient education and discharge planning information for each disorder.</li>
<li>The latest infection prevention and control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are included.</li>
<li>The latest NANDA Taxonomy II nursing diagnoses are provided for each disorder.</li>
<li>Updated information includes the latest on:<ul>
<li>JNC-7 hypertension guidelines</li>
<li>Breast cancer screening and treatment</li>
<li>JCAHO guidelines</li>
<li>Cholesterol parameters </li>
<li>Drug therapy</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Unlike any other care plan book on the market, this resource contains selected care plans for pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric nursing in addition to medical-surgical nursing care plans for adult care. This is the only care planning resource that allows you to use one book throughout your nursing curriculum. Color-coded medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, and psychiatric sections help you quickly find each content area while giving the book a full-color look and feel.
<ul>
<li>Clinical experts update each subject area to ensure the most current, accurate, and clinically relevant content available.</li>
<li>Each care plan employs a consistent format of Overview/Pathophysiology, Health Care Setting, Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Diagnoses, Desired Outcomes, Interventions with Rationales, and Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning.</li>
<li>An open and attractive two-color design facilitates quick and easy retrieval of information.</li>
<li>Nursing interventions and rationales are listed in a clear two-column format to make the information more accessible.</li>
<li>Related NIC intervention and NOC outcome labels are listed for each nursing diagnosis.</li>
<li>The Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning section highlights key patient education topics and list resources for further information.</li>
<li>Health Care Setting is specified for each care plan, since different conditions are treated in various settings such as hospital, primary care, long-term care facility, community, and home care.</li>
<li>Outcome criteria with specific timelines enable nurses to set realistic goals for nursing outcomes and provide quality, cost-effective care.</li>
<li>Detailed rationales for each nursing intervention help you to apply concepts to clinical practice.</li>
<li>Includes the most recent NANDA Taxonomy II nursing diagnoses.</li>
<li>Separate care plans on Pain and Palliative and End-of-Life Care focus on palliative care for patients with terminal illnesses, as well as relief of acute and chronic pain.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A new "Overview/Pathophysiology" heading helps you easily locate this key content.</li>
<li>Nursing diagnoses listed in order of importance/physiologic need helps you learn about prioritization.</li>
<li>All content has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest clinical developments, including the most recent JNC7 hypertension guidelines, the latest breast cancer screening and treatment information, revised cholesterol parameters, new drug therapies, and much more.</li>
<li>Patient teaching content and abbreviations have been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest JCAHO guidelines.</li>
<li>Expanded and clarified rationales help you understand each intervention more clearly.</li>
</ul>

All-in-One Care Planning Resource: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans (All-In-One Care Planning Resource: Med-Surg, Peds, Maternity, & Psychiatric Nursing)

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care - Text and E-Book Package: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

Presents more than five hundred nursing care plans containing an overview of each disorder, a review of its pathophysiology, common nursing diagnoses, assessment parameters, diagnostic tests, and nursing interventions.

All-in-One Care Planning Resource - Text and E-Book Package: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans

The only book with nursing care plans for all core clinical areas, All-In-One Care Planning Resource, 3rd Edition, provides 100 care plans with the nursing diagnoses and interventions you need to know to care for patients in all settings. It includes care plans for pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric nursing in addition to medical-surgical nursing, so you can use just one book throughout your entire nursing curriculum. A new online care plan tutorial walks you through the steps of creating care plans, and updates keep you current with the latest clinical developments, new pharmacologic treatments, QSEN patient safety standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines. Edited by Pamela Swearingen, this book is known for its clear, straightforward approach, its practical and consistent format, and its detailed rationales.
<ul>
<li>
Updates from clinical experts ensure the most current, accurate, and clinically relevant content available.</li>
<li>
A consistent format for each care plan allows faster lookup of key content, with headings for Overview/Pathophysiology, Health Care Setting, Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Diagnoses, Desired Outcomes, Interventions with Rationales, and Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning.</li>
<li>
Color-coded sections for medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, and psychiatric nursing make it easy to find information quickly.</li>
<li>
Prioritized nursing diagnoses are listed in order of importance and physiologic need.</li>
<li>
A two-column format for nursing assessments/interventions and rationales makes it easier to scan information.</li>
<li>
Detailed rationales for each nursing intervention help you to apply concepts to clinical practice.</li>
<li>
Outcome criteria with specific timelines help you to set realistic goals for nursing outcomes and provide quality, cost-effective care.</li>
<li>
NANDA-I taxonomy updates keep you current with NANDA-I terminology and current diagnoses.</li> </ul>
<ul>
<li>
Updated content covers the latest clinical developments, new pharmacologic treatments, QSEN patient safety standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines.</li>
<li>
16 new and updated NANDA-I nursing diagnoses include adult failure to thrive, chronic confusion, risk for shock, interrupted breastfeeding, and impaired environmental interpretation syndrome. </li>
<li>
Unique! The companion Evolve website includes a narrated online care planning tutorial with step-by-step guidance on how to create accurate and comprehensive care plans.</li> </ul>

All-In-One Care Planning Resource: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric-Mental Health

The only book with nursing care plans for all core clinical areas, All-In-One Care Planning Resource, 3rd Edition, provides 100 care plans with the nursing diagnoses and interventions you need to know to care for patients in all settings. It includes care plans for pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric nursing in addition to medical-surgical nursing, so you can use just one book throughout your entire nursing curriculum. A new online care plan tutorial walks you through the steps of creating care plans, and updates keep you current with the latest clinical developments, new pharmacologic treatments, QSEN patient safety standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines. Edited by Pamela Swearingen, this book is known for its clear, straightforward approach, its practical and consistent format, and its detailed rationales.Updates from clinical experts ensure the most current, accurate, and clinically relevant content available.A consistent format for each care plan allows faster lookup of key content, with headings for Overview/Pathophysiology, Health Care Setting, Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Nursing Diagnoses, Desired Outcomes, Interventions with Rationales, and Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning.Color-coded sections for medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, and psychiatric nursing make it easy to find information quickly.Prioritized nursing diagnoses are listed in order of importance and physiologic need.A two-column format for nursing assessments/interventions and rationales makes it easier to scan information.Detailed rationales for each nursing intervention help you to apply concepts to clinical practice.Outcome criteria with specific timelines help you to set realistic goals for nursing outcomes and provide quality, cost-effective care.NANDA-I taxonomy updates keep you current with NANDA-I terminology and current diagnoses. Updated content covers the latest clinical developments, new pharmacologic treatments, QSEN patient safety standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines.16 new and updated NANDA-I nursing diagnoses include adult failure to thrive, chronic confusion, risk for shock, interrupted breastfeeding, and impaired environmental interpretation syndrome. Unique! The companion Evolve website includes a narrated online care planning tutorial with step-by-step guidance on how to create accurate and comprehensive care plans. 

All-In-One Care Planning Resource - Elsevier eBook on Intel Education Study (Retail Access Card)

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Swearingen, Pamela L.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Swearingen, Pamela L.

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Swearingen, Pamela L.. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Manual of Nursing Therapeutics: Applying Nursing Diagnoses to Medical Disorders

Manual of Critical Care Nursing: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

All-in-One Care Planning Resource: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

All-in-One Care Planning Resource: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans (All-In-One Care Planning Resource: Med-Surg, Peds, Maternity, & Psychiatric Nursing)

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care - Text and E-Book Package: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

All-in-One Care Planning Resource - Text and E-Book Package: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans

All-In-One Care Planning Resource: Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, and Psychiatric-Mental Health

All-In-One Care Planning Resource - Elsevier eBook on Intel Education Study (Retail Access Card)