Diseases and Disorders

Diseases and Disorders: A Nursing Therapeutics Manual, 3rd edition is a "must have" reference for every nurse. With complete coverage of more than 250 medical conditions encountered in nursing practice, you can quickly access the information you need to effectively plan and deliver patient care. Practical recommendations are supported by concise descriptions of how the human body is altered by disease and clear rationales for medications and tests. Comprehensive coverage includes everything from assessment and nursing diagnosis, to delivery of treatment and discharge planning. Diseases and Disorders is an excellent reference for nurses working in community and clinical settings and students transitioning from the classroom to patient care.

Unbound Medicine’s easy-to-read format allows you to access the information you need in a matter of seconds. Simply select a disorder via comprehensive indexes and quickly navigate through causes; genetic considerations; gender, ethnic/racial and life span considerations; assessment; diagnosis; planning; documentation; and discharge guidelines.

Authors: Marilyn Sawyer Sommers, RN, PhD, FAAN; Susan A. Johnson, RN, PhD; Theresa A. Beery, PhD, RN

New to this Edition:

• Expanded coverage of gender and life span considerations

• Enhanced genetics coverage with explanations of differences in health and disease conditions based on racial or ethnic ancestry
• Easy-to-use bookmark tool for instant retrieval of critical content