This best-selling resource is an accessible guide to the latest NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses. Section 1 covers all nursing diagnoses, including definitions, characteristics, related factors, outcomes, and interventions. Section 2 contains Diagnostic Clusters listing common clinical situations and associated collaborative problems.

Includes listings of associated NIC (Nursing Interventions Classifications) and NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classifications) for every NANDA diagnosis. New diagnoses added and modified in accordance with the latest NANDA meeting are in an appendix for easy access.

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Here are some key features of "Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis (Palm OS)":

· Nursing Diagnoses that are updated with 2005 NANDA changes.
· Population-specific focus addresses interventions for geriatric, adult, pediatric, maternity, and community populations.
· Key Concepts identify major principles of nursing care.
· Includes listings of associated NIC (Nursing Interventions Classifications) and NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classifications) for every NANDA diagnosis.
· New diagnoses added and modified in accordance with the latest NANDA meeting are in an appendix for easy access.
· Author Notes share personal tips from the author's 20 years of experience.
· Goals relate interventions to outcome to help you evaluate the effectiveness of nursing intervention.
· Special section on Diagnostic Clusters helps you associate clinical situations with specific nursing diagnoses.
· New interactive flowcharts Now, complex algorithms and protocols are transformed from static images into dynamic step-by-step decision support tools. See how this innovative feature can quickly and easily walk you through even the most intricate decision models.
· Full Images: Images that bring the content to life.
· Table Viewer: View tables easily and conveniently by rows and columns on the small screen.

Requirements:

· Palm OS 3.5 or higher