Nurse's Quick Check: Diseases

Nurse's Quick Check: Diseases by Springhouse. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781582553054.

Designed for quick reference at the nurses station, this handbook presents succinct, bulleted information on 450 diseases. It provides a rapid refresher on the key facts a nurse needs to understand the clinical course of a disease and hone in on required care. Diseases are alphabetically organized and each disease is presented on an easy-to-scan two-page spread. Each disease entry includes pathophysiology, causes, complications, assessment, treatment, nursing interventions, outcomes, and patient education. Key information is flagged by logos such as Life-Threatening Disorder; Age Issue, and citing age-related concerns. Nurses Quick Check: Diseases is also available for PDAs. See Media listing for details.