Client-focused care planning begins with the right diagnosis! Carry this handy guide to make sure you select the appropriate diagnoses for your clients and develop safe and effective plans of care! How to use this guide. Pinpoint the appropriate diagnosis Select the appropriate assessment tool. Input your health history and physical assessment findings to create an assessment database. Review the Diagnostic Divisions to identify corresponding nursing diagnoses that may be appropriate. Validate Your Diagnosis Compare the NANDA-I definition, related/risk factors, and defining characteristics to choose a specific nursing diagnosis.-Or- Search the alphabetical listing of more than 400 diseases/disorders, coded by specialty area, for your client's condition. Review the associated diagnoses, written as client problem/need statements. Select the diagnosis most appropriate for your client.

DEVELOP your plan of care Use the information provided for each diagnosis to develop and revise plans of care. Book jacket.