Diagnostic Reasoning: Case Analysis in Primary Care Practice

ISBN: 0721686923

Author: Nagelkerk RN PhD FNP-C, Jean

Condition: Used

Diagnostic Reasoning: Case Analysis in Primary Care Practice assists nurse practitioner students and clinicians in developing sound clinical judgement and diagnostic skills in the primary care setting. This practical book reviews gathering clinical data, evaluating assessment data and diagnostic tests, writing clinical notes and formulating diagnoses with treatment plans. The text highlights health promotion, risk reduction and management of common primary care problems in adult, paediatric and geriatric clients. Features 49 cases that will help nurse practitioner students and clinicians develop good clinical judgement and diagnostic skills in the primary care setting Cases highlight health promotion, risk reduction and management of primary care problems for all age groups A herbal appendix provides a mini monograph for 60 herbs