This medical nursing handbook provides a practical reference for planning and providing care in the hospital or nursing home for patients with any of the most common medical diagnoses.Common medical problems including nutrition support, preventionMoreThis medical nursing handbook provides a practical reference for planning and providing care in the hospital or nursing home for patients with any of the most common medical diagnoses.Common medical problems including nutrition support, prevention and skin care are featured.Organized by body system for easy referencePractical, action interventions are conisely written for (and by) experienced nursesNANDA-approved priority nursing diagnoses, defining characteristics, risk factors and patient outcomes are incorporatedSpecific, accomplishable discharge plans and methods ensure continuity of care