understanding of the complexity of human illness. Major disorders are covered in the nursing process format according to body system and are accompanied by a review of Anatomy and Physiology, sample care plans, case studies and critical thinking questions. New chapters in this revised edition address alternative/complementary therapies, IV therapy, the nurse's role in diagnostic testing, mental illness, dealing with loss, grief and death, and responding to emergencies. · Diagnostic tests are listed alphabetically in chart form making it easy to find important information about the test, normal values, and nursing responsibilities · Chapter end critical thinking questions help students apply chapter content · "Web Flash" boxes suggest Internet activities students can do to locate additional information · Text includes a glossary, a list of abbreviations and acronyms, a listing of the latest NANDA nursing diagnoses, and Standard Precautions · Each body system is accompanied by a review of Anatomy and Physiology

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