Application of nursing process and nursing diagnosis: an interactive text for diagnostic reasoning

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When you understand the whys of each step the nursing process, it's easier easy to understand how to apply them in the real world in which you will practice. Take an interactive, step-by-step approach to developing the diagnostic reasoning and problem-solving skills you need to think like a nurse with the resources you'll find in this unique workbook style text. In this title, individual chapters on each step of the nursing process build strong foundational skills; four patient vignettes unfolding throughout the text illustrate each step of the process; practice activities, workbook pages, and case studies enable them 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; and a bonus CD-ROM features case studies (including wellness,) 140 additional interactive learning activities such as matching exercises, interactive care plan worksheet, an assessment form, and answer keys to the practice activities and workbook pages in each chapter.