Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis (15th Edition) – PDF

Nursing is a rapidly-changing field, but the Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis 15th edition (PDF) has remained a highly respected and definitive resource authored by Lynda Carpenito. This book offers comprehensive guidance on nursing diagnosis, its role in the nursing process, and its applications to clinical practice. Nursing diagnoses are an essential aspect of nursing, and this book provides nurses-in-training all the information they need to apply them creatively in clinical practice.
The updated fifteenth edition provides several highlights, including a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to current nursing diagnoses approved by NANDA International and a Nursing Diagnosis Index, which offers a quick and easy way to find diagnoses alphabetically. Throughout the book, you will find “Carp’s Cues,” which are notes from the author that emphasize a particular principle of care, an ethical challenge, or a controversial issue. Additionally, key concepts and interventions are grouped according to specific populations (older adults, children, maternal, and transcultural) to help clarify the differences between client groups.

Every NANDA-I diagnosis listing includes Nursing Intervention Classifications (NIC) and Nursing Outcomes Classifications (NOC), and the author’s notes and diagnostic errors help students understand the concepts behind each diagnosis and avoid inaccuracies. The 15th edition is organized into three distinct sections. Section 1 includes an alphabetical reference to nursing diagnoses, including the NANDA-I definition, while Section 2 focuses on organizing health promotion/wellness nursing diagnoses for individuals. Each diagnosis includes foundational knowledge, including focused assessment criteria, key concepts, and specific interventions for special populations.

Lastly, section 3 covers Diagnostic Clusters, which presents medical conditions with associated collaborative problems and nursing diagnoses designed for easy reference in the clinical setting. Please note that this sale includes only the Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis, 15th Edition, in PDF, and no access codes are included. Order now and strengthen your nursing skills with the latest edition of this valuable resource.