Diseases and Disorders : A Nursing Therapeutics Manual

Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) for each disorder

The primary nursing diagnosis for each disease and disorder

Diagnostic tables that make test results easy to reference

The newest information available on the genetic basis of the diseases and disorders

Up-to-date explanations of the physiology of the disorders and how it related to risks and complications

Collaborative and independent interventions

Pharmacological tables that outline the dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales of the drugs most commonly used for a disorder

Separate headings for psychosocial issues

Outlines for required documentation

Home care and discharge guidelines and patient teaching checklists

Evidence-based practice section

Global health considerations that reflect the issues that transcend national borders