Nursing Diagnosis Handbook (12th Edition) – eBook

Description

Unlock the secrets to effective nursing care plans with the essential resource, Ackley’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 12th Edition, now available in PDF format. Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or a nursing student just stepping into the clinical world, this comprehensive handbook simplifies the process of choosing appropriate nursing diagnoses and crafting care plans with ease and confidence.

This invaluable guide meticulously aligns nursing diagnoses with critical client information derived from assessment findings, established medical or psychiatric diagnoses, and current treatment protocols. Featuring extensive updates to reflect the new 2018-2020 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses, the handbook seamlessly incorporates NIC and NOC taxonomies while offering evidence-based interventions tailored for diverse populations, including adults, pediatrics, geriatrics, and multicultural considerations.

Key features of this edition include:

• NEW! Concept map creator for visual learners, added from the Yoost textbook.
• Access to 150 NCLEX-style review questions available on Evolve to enhance your preparation.
• NEW! Rationales updated with recent evidence-based references (5 years or less).
• UNIQUE! Comprehensive care plans for every NANDA-I approved nursing diagnosis.
• NEW! Clarification on QSEN application throughout the ebook’s Section I.
• Quick-reference Nursing Diagnosis Index conveniently located on the inside front cover.
• Appendixes filled with essential information, designed for easy accessibility.
• Safety content underscoring critical considerations for providing safe patient care.
• Classic evidence-based references that support effective interventions and rationales.
• Alphabetical thumb tabs facilitating swift access to specific symptoms and nursing diagnoses.
• Explicit examples of suggested NIC interventions and NOC outcomes included in each care plan.
• NEW! Reorganized interventions by priority for quick identification of necessary information.
• NEW! Updated NIC/NOC interventions and rationales specific to each care plan.
• Interventions presented concisely, typically one to two sentences long, supported by no more than two references.
• Structured guidance in Sections I and II to lead you through the nursing process and the selection of appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• NEW! Updated Section I features a discussion on gender identity, including the caregiver’s responsibility to adapt care.
• Promotes evidence-based practice by integrating both recent and foundational research supporting each intervention.
• NEW! Section II covers topics such as Bullying, Gender Dysphoria, Medical Marijuana, Military Families, Opioid Use, Service Animals, Technology Addiction, and Veterans.
• Step-by-step instructions to assist you in utilizing the Guide to Nursing Diagnoses and the Guide to Planning Care for creating individualized care plans.

ISBNs: 978-0323610940, 978-0323551120

NOTE: This sale strictly includes the ebook Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 12th Edition in PDF for download. Access codes are not included.

Elevate your nursing skills and enhance your patient care with this essential handbook, a must-have for anyone looking to provide safe, personalized, and effective nursing interventions.