Lippincott S Pocket Manual Of Nursing Practice

This clinical pocket manual - based on Lippincott's Manual of Nursing Practice - covers the four main areas of nursing: medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, paediatrics and psychiatric. Features include an A-to-Z outline format of diseases and disorders; alerts highlighting critical information; an updated collaborative management section; and nursing interventions throughout. The volume also includes added features on additional disorders; a listing of nursing diagnoses with references from each disorder; a table of common lab tests; a section on problems of the newborn; more graphics; and alternative and psychosocial interventions.

Organized alphabetically and in outline format, this practical reference lists the 230 most common diseases and disorders in the four areas of nursing - medical/surgical, maternity, paediatric and psychiatric.

A classic text since it was first published in 1974, the Lippincott Manual for Nursing Practice (LMNP) has provided essential nursing knowledge and up-to-date information on patient care for nearly 40 years. Now in its 10th edition, this full-color text continues to serve as the most comprehensive reference for practicing nurses and nursing students worldwide. Often referred as the 'Lippincott Manual' or simply the 'Lippincott', the LMNP is widely used as a procedure manual for many healthcare institutions (contains 157 Nursing Procedure Guidelines). It is also widely regarded as the Gold Standard for nursing practice in the classroom. Organized into five major parts, LMNP presents a comprehensive reference for all types of core nursing care. Part 1: Nursing Process & Practice; Part 2: Medical-Surgical Nursing; Part 3: Maternity & Neonatal Nursing: Part 4: Pediatric Nursing; Part 5: Psychiatric Nursing. Content is evidence-based with supporting articles highlighted in actual entries and procedure guidelines. Official Guidelines that shape practice are incorporated in to the content and include those from the National Institutes of Health, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Nurses Association, Joint Commission, AWHONN, and others. A companion Website includes full text, an image bank, and drug-related NCLEX®-style questions, FDA updates, and new clinical studies.

Universally respected, the authoritative 'Lippincott Manual' (sometimes called just the 'Lippincott') continues to be the most comprehensive reference 'tool kit' that practicing nurses and nursing students turn to for essential nursing knowledge and up-to-date information on patient care. LMNP is widely used as a procedure manual for many healthcare institutions (contains 109 Nursing Procedure Guidelines) and is widely regarded as the Gold Standard for nursing practice in the courtroom. Organized into five major parts, LMNP presents a comprehensive reference for all types of core nursing care. Part 1: Nursing Process & Practice; Part 2: Medical-Surgical Nursing; Part 3: Maternity & Neonatal Nursing: Part 4: Pediatric Nursing; Part 5: Psychiatric Nursing. Official Guidelines that shape practice are incorporated and include those from the National Institututes of Health, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Nurses Association, Joint Commission, AWHONN, and others; Plentiful additional resources as well as Web sites are included.

Designed for quick, easy on-the-job reference, this spiralbound pocket guide covers every aspect of medical-surgical nursing in a concise format packed with bulleted facts, tables, and illustrations. Five distinctive sections cover Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Treatments, Procedures, and more than 80 Clinical Tools from all medical-surgical specialties, including pain rating tools, dosage formulas, monitoring guidelines, and more. Topics in each section are arranged alphabetically and follow a consistent format. Recurring icons highlight key points such as life-threatening disorders, interdisc.

This clinical pocket manual based on the comprehensive text, Lippincott's Manual of Nursing Practice, covers the four main areas of nursing—medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, pediatric, and psychiatric—and contains comprehensive assessment, treatment, and nursing intervention information on the most common conditions. Conditions are presented in alphabetical order with extensive cross-referencing.