Product Description
Here's the 7th Edition of the most complete, easy-to-use resource on how to develop practical, individual care plans! It's really 2 books in 1. The first half provides the diagnostic information needed to create a care plan; the second half covers the safe prescription and administration of psychotropic medications. And, the concepts can be applied to a variety of healthcare settings...from inpatient hospitalization and the outpatient clinic...to home health and private practice.This title features: an introduction to Concept Mapping in Chapter 1; Care Map Care Plans; 7 new Appendices including Comparison of Developmental Theories, Stages of Grief, Psychosocial Therapies and Electroconvulsive Therapy; and, latest NANDA nomenclature. It is organized by DSM-IV and NANDA Diagnoses. Nursing diagnoses and interventions include the definition, possible etiologies ("Related to..."), defining characteristics ("Evidenced by..."), objectives broken down to show long- and short-term goals, interventions with selected rationales, and desired patient outcomes/discharge criteria. Each drug classification lists background assessment data, predisposing factors, symptomatology, and nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions. Unit on psychotropic drug classifications covers anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, antimanic agents, antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian drugs, sedative hypnotics, and central nervous system stimulants. It also features indications, route, and dosage for individual drugs, not just for classifications.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 6 reviews)

Quick Reference Book by Rashun J "Lilly" (OKC)

4 Stars
November 04, 2009
I bought this book to have something I could carry to work. It's succinct and easy to use. I carry it in my purse when I'm working and I can usually find what I'm looking for if it's psychiatric and mental health. The appendix includes tools for mental status assessments, assigning nursing dx to client behaviors and Gaf scores. If you're looking for a quick, handy resource this book will fit the bill.

Great Condensed Option by T. Wright (CA)

5 Stars
September 11, 2009
This is for our psych rotation I have actually used it yet but plan to. Other students I know say it is a great book. It got here on time too.

Good Book, Very useful by S. Pirl (Birmingham, AL)

3 Stars
June 27, 2009
This was a good book and is has many diagnosis. Unfortunately I thought I needed it for my class since it was on my book list. However, my teacher told us in class that it was optional. Oh well, guess I'll have it as a reference.

Great resource by luvz2shop

5 Stars
May 26, 2009
Great resource for development of clinical objectives, when writing treatment plans, or any documenting in the clinical field. My favorite assessment tool.

A Must HAVE! by misspriss (Ohio)

5 Stars
October 29, 2008
This book was THEE only care plan book I used to help me through my Psych class and clinical rotation. My fellow students borrowed it every chance they got! I received 100% in all clinical projects (IPR, med-teach, client-teach, care plan, MSA's) due to this book. MUST HAVE for any psych rotation.

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