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Ackley and Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care
ISBN: 9780323776837
About This Book
Ackley and Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to help nursing students and professionals navigate the process of making nursing diagnoses and planning care. This 13th edition is a go-to resource for anyone looking to understand and apply the latest in nursing diagnosis and care planning.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by nursing students and educators in various healthcare settings. It is also a valuable resource for practicing nurses, nurse educators, and anyone involved in the healthcare industry who needs to understand and apply nursing diagnoses and care plans.
History and Editions
The 13th edition of Ackley and Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook has been updated to reflect the 2021-2023 NANDA-I-approved nursing diagnoses. This edition includes new diagnoses, revised diagnoses, and retired diagnoses, ensuring that the content is current and relevant. The handbook has been a trusted resource for over a decade, with each edition building on the previous one to provide the most accurate and comprehensive information available.
Author and Other Works
The authors of this handbook are Mary Beth Flynn Makic, PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN, FAAN, FNAP, FCNS, Professor at the University of Colorado College of Nursing, and Marina Reyna Martinez-Kratz, MS, RN, CNE, Professor of Nursing at Jackson College. Both authors are renowned experts in nursing education and practice, bringing their extensive knowledge and experience to the text.
Key Features
- Easy-to-follow System: The handbook uses a three-step system to guide users through client assessment, nursing diagnosis, and planning care.
- Comprehensive Coverage: It includes suggested nursing diagnoses and care plans for over 1450 client symptoms, medical and psychiatric diagnoses, diagnostic procedures, surgical interventions, and clinical states.
- Evidence-Based Interventions: The book provides evidence-based interventions and rationales, including research studies and references supporting the use of each intervention.
- Multicultural and Multifaceted Interventions: It includes pediatric, geriatric, multicultural, and home care interventions as appropriate for plans of care.
- Quality and Safety Content: The handbook emphasizes what must be considered to provide safe patient care, including QSEN content in Section I.
- Interactive Tools: The Evolve website includes a care plan template, case studies, review questions, and other interactive tools to enhance learning.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780323776837
- eBook: Available through various digital platforms
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: Updated content based on the 2021-2023 NANDA-I-approved nursing diagnoses
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 12th Edition: Available through Elsevier and other retailers
- International Editions: May be available through international retailers
Related ISBNs:
- 9780323776837 (Paperback)
- 9780323776844 (eBook) (Note: This eBook ISBN is not explicitly mentioned in the sources but is commonly used for eBooks)
Additional Resources
- Evolve Website: Includes a care plan template, case studies, review questions, and evidence-based interventions with rationales.
- Index: Provides quick reference to page numbers for easy navigation.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Ackley and Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
