"Features 150 case studies that cover all four clinical practice areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric nursing. Each case covers a common patient problem, drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are clinical experts. This edition reflects the most current standards of clinical practice, including content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to prepare you for all aspects of patient care."--Publisher.

Cardiovascular disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Genitourinary disorders -- Neurologic disorders -- Endocrine disorders -- Immunologic disorders -- Oncologic and hematologic disorders -- Patients with multiple disorders -- Emergency situations -- Pediatric disorders -- Maternal and obstetric care -- Women's health care -- Psychiatric disorders -- Alternative therapies.