When you understand the why of each step in the nursing process, itÆs easy to understand how to apply it in the ôreal worldö in which youÆll practice. Take an interactive, step-by-step approach to develop the diagnostic reasoning and problem-solving skills youÆll need to think like a nurse with the resources youÆll find in this unique textbook. Combination Textbook/Workbook Four patient vignettes unfolding throughout the text demonstrate how to plan, document, and deliver care across the life span. Practice activities and care planning worksheets show you how to analyze client situations, consider alternatives, and evaluate client outcomes. Documentation, an evaluation checklist, interactive care plan worksheets, and a fifth vignette in the final chapters ensure you can develop your own care plans. An introduction to NIC and NOC Omaha System JC ANA Standards NANDA-I Nursing Diagnoses and NANDA Taxonomy II familiarizes you with the nursing languages youÆll use in practice. Bonus CD-ROM Case Studies-Practice with learning exercises and concept maps. Assessment Tool-Identify conditions faster.

Interactive Care Plan Worksheet-Develop customized care plans. Learning Activities-Complete the self-evaluation questions and matching exercises. Bonus online resources at DavisPlus.fadavis.com Resources and learning activities from the CD-ROM Concept Map Generator Access to DavisÆs Care Planning & Nursing Diagnosis Resource Center Online Disorder Lookup Interactive Assessment Tool Case Studies And More Book jacket.