Author Description

Includes the new 2009-2011 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses including 21 new and 8 revised diagnoses.<br/>Illustrates the Problem-Etiology-Symptom format with an easy-to-follow, colored-coded box to help you in formulating diagnostic statements.<br/>Explains the difference between the three types of nursing diagnoses. Expands information explaining the difference between actual and potential problems in performing an assessment.<br/>Adds detailed information on the multidisciplinary and collaborative aspect of nursing and how it affects care planning.<br/>Shows how care planning is used in everyday nursing practice to provide effective nursing care.