Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis Author:Lynda Juall Carpenito This quick reference handbook provides insightful direction for nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. This handy guide offers convenient, concise and easy access to essential information. The handbook is logically divided into two parts. Section I presents definitions, defining characteristics, related factors, outcome criteria and ... more »interventions for all nursing diagnoses. Section II contains Diagnostic Clusters -- clinical conditions and the nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems with which they are commonly associated. Many special features make learning more productive. Boxed and screened author's notes clarify and differentiate diagnoses. Diagnostic Clusters for all clinical areas -- Med-Surg, Neonatal, Pediatric, Mental Health, Obstetric/Gynecologic -- and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures demonstrate the use of nursing diagnosis in all types of clinical situations and areas. A removable, laminated card at the back of the book lists all nursing diagnoses grouped under functional health patterns, providing a handy, portable reference. New to the seventh edition: Interventions are grouped according to population. The introductory section has been streamlined, offering a simpler explanation of how to make a nursing diagnosis and includes a discussion of care paths. All new nursing diagnoses are included.« less
9th edition. Hard laminated 2-sided summary page of nursing diagnoses included. It's a reference book I used in my RN program. Served the purpose, not really for leisurely reading.