Publisher's Synopsis
The fourth edition of this popular, concise text has been completely revised to reflect the new focus on nursing in community settings including long-term care, home care, clinics, and rehabilitation institutions. It also covers care for the elderly and for patients undergoing same-day surgery. The book details the different phases of the nursing process and demonstrates how to offer the best holistic care. It also concentrates on effectively assessing patients and teaching them about self-care.
