Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, 2e [Paperback]

Gail B. Ladwig MSN RN CHTP (Author), Betty J. Ackley MSN EdS RN (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323051928 | ISBN-13: 978-0323051927 | Publication Date: August 17, 2007 | Edition: 2

This convenient, portable resource features much of the content from Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, 8th Edition in a concise, take-anywhere format. Perfect for use in clinicals, in class, and at the bedside, Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis is logically organized for quick access to essential care planning information and guidelines.

• Provides care plans for every NANDA-I approved nursing diagnosis.
• A convenient A-to-Z organization helps you quickly locate key information.
• Includes complete coverage of pediatric, geriatric, and multicultural considerations, as well as home care and client/family teaching guidelines for each condition.
• Portable format makes it easy to carry and use while in clinicals, in class, or at the bedside.

• Features the most up-to-date 2007-2008 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses, including 15 new, 20 revised, and 5 replacement diagnoses.
• Patient/Family Teaching sections offer expanded wellness and health promotion information.
• Clustered wellness nursing diagnoses are quick and easy to locate.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Everything you need to create custom care plans any time, any place

About the Author

Gail B. Ladwig, MSN, CHTP, HNC, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Jackson Community College; Healing Touch Practitioner, Jackson, Michigan; and Betty J. Ackley, MSN, EdS, RN, Professor of Nursing, Jackson Community College, Jackson, Michigan; Staff Nurse, Stepdown Cardiac Care, W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital, Jackson, Michigan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (August 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323051928
• ISBN-13: 978-0323051927
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Assessment & Diagnosis

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but could be better, September 19, 2007

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Chrissie N. "Avid Reader" (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, 1e (Paperback)

Ok, so I have used this book to create numerous care plans and while it has a plethera of nursing diagnosises and interventions it doesn't give scientific rationales which is my only con for this book. I have since purchased another care plan book which I use in addition to this book.

The one EXCELLENT thing about this book it that you can easily look up info. for a particular condition which makes creating care plans a simpler process.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have reference for nursing clinicals!, February 13, 2008

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Raven E. Asher "Nurseraven09" (Somewhere in Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, 2e (Paperback)

I already had the "larger" Ackley's when we were told this was a required book. I was skeptical that it would be more helpful than the large version, but it is so quick and handy, not to mention that you can tote it in a lab coat pocket or your purse. It's like "Cliff's Notes" to nursing diagnoses and care plans. I highly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Takes time..., March 27, 2009

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Dd Deurell Travers "DD" (NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, 2e (Paperback)

This guide is very good once you understand how it is laid out. I started out by looking for a condition in the index then I would go to Section I of the guide to find what fits my patient (anything in BOLD). Then I'd go to Section II which gives me everything I need to know to write a Nursing dx, Related to (related factors) and as evidence by (characteristics) and interventions I need to perform as a nurse (currently a student). It also provides patient teaching.

When I first picked up this guide, I was frustrated. Once I started to write care plans, it became so easy and very helpful. Good size too.