Product Review

• Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) for each disorder


• The primary nursing diagnosis for each disease and disorder


• Diagnostic tables that make test results easy to reference


• The newest information available on the genetic basis of the diseases and disorders


• Up-to-date explanations of the physiology of the disorders and how it related to risks and complications


• Collaborative and independent interventions


• Pharmacological tables that outline the dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales of the drugs most commonly used for a disorder


• Separate headings for psychosocial issues


• Outlines for required documentation


• Home care and discharge guidelines and patient teaching checklists


• Evidence-based practice section


• Global health considerations that reflect the issues that transcend national borders