This text standardizes the terminology & criteria for measurable or desirable outcomes as a result of interventions performed by nurses Clinicians students educators researchers & administrators in a variety of clinical educational & research venues can use the classification which serves as an important focus for both cost containment & effective care This new edition is even more comprehensive &

Includes:: specific indicators that can be used as intermediate outcomes or to evaluate & rate the patient in relation to outcome achievement 490 research-based nursing outcome labels promote standardization of expected patient outcomes Definitions lists of indicators publication facts lines & references provide all of the information you need to understand outcomes A label name definition set of indications 5 point Likert measurement scale a publication facts line & selected references are presented for each outcomes Linkages between NOC outcomes & 2012-2014 NANDA-I Diagnoses & Functional Health Patterns promote clinical decision-making Core outcomes are included for specialty practice across care settings 107 NEW outcome labels allow you to better define patient outcomes that are responsive to nursing care NEW! Health Management class added to the NOC taxonomy

Includes:: outcomes that describe the individual's role in the management of an acute or chronic condition



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The second edition of the successful & definitive nursing textbook Nursing Practice is designed to support the student throughout the entire nursing degree Structured around the latest Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct it explores a range of clinical & professional issues that the student will need to know in one complete & accessible volume Thoroughly updated & with full-colour high quality illustrations throughout this new edition features an additional chapter on the principles of supporting families & carers in practice advice on revalidation as well as a number of learning features & activities to help consolidate learning Nursing Practice provides invaluable information to enable not just student nurses but also those who are qualified & members of the extended nursing family to develop a deeper understanding of their patients needs & to ensure that they are practicing safely & effectively ...

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Loved for its humor readability & inviting cartoons Nursing Today Transitions & Trends 9th Edition helps you prepare for the NCLEX-RN Examination
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