Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing

This Handbook for Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of MedicalSurgical Nursing, 12th edition, is a comprehensive yet concise clinical reference designed for use by nursing students and professionals. Perfect for use across multiple health care settings, the Handbook presents need-to-know information on nearly 200 commonly encountered diseases and disorders. The easyto-use, colorful, consistent, and alphabetized outline format enables readers to gain quick access to vital information on • Disease (Pathophysiology) • Clinical Manifestations • Assessment and Diagnostic Methods • Medical, Surgical, and Pharmacologic Management • Nursing Management according to the Nursing Process For readers requiring more in-depth information, the Handbook is completely cross-referenced to chapters in Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th edition. Special Features The Handbook places special emphasis on home- and community-based nursing practice, patient education, and expected outcomes of care. Additional features include the following: Gerontologic Considerations—Thumbnail descriptions and interventions related to the care of the older adult population, whose health care needs continue to expand at a rapid rate. Nursing Alerts—Instant notes focused on priority care issues and hazardous or potentially life-threatening situations.