Book Description:
ISBN-13: 9780803669055
Davis’s Diseases and Disorders: A Nursing Therapeutics Manual (6th Edition) is a comprehensive guide for nurses and healthcare professionals to effectively manage and treat a wide range of diseases and disorders. This book covers over 250 common medical conditions, providing detailed information on the causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for each.
The content is organized in an easy-to-navigate format, with each disease or disorder presented in a consistent layout that includes a definition, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, and nursing interventions. The book also includes information on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, as well as patient education and self-care strategies.
In addition to the detailed information on specific diseases and disorders, this manual also includes sections on nursing process and care planning, cultural considerations, and patient safety. The book is designed to be a practical and user-friendly resource for nurses working in a variety of healthcare settings, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver high-quality care to their patients.
This edition retains the full content with the added advantage of portability, allowing readers to easily access and engage with the material from any device, whether in a classroom or during fieldwork.