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A unique presentation condenses a vast amount of information into an effective review. Questions, answers, case examples, in-depth discussions and references help develop your understanding of disorders and show you how to apply what you’ve learned to practice. Based on the AJN Book of the Year 2nd Edition, this updated edition features even more questions, more content, and all-new full-color photographs online—to ensure your success.

• Clinical pointers offering practice pearls and words of advice.
• In-depth discussions of disorders and their diagnosis and treatment, with questions and answers to test your knowledge base.
• Emphasis on analysis and synthesis of knowledge to enhance diagnostic and treatment reasoning skills.
• Index of Disorders on end pages.

1. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2. Neurologic Disorders
3. Skin Disorders
4. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
5. Chest Disorders
6. Abdominal Disorders
7. Male Genitourinary System
8. Musculoskeletal Disorders
9. Peripheral Vascular Disease
10. Endocrine Disorders
11. Hematological and Immunological Disorders
12. Psychosocial Disorders
13. Female Reproductive and Genitourinary Systems
14. Older Adults
15. Pediatrics
16. Childbearing

Appendix: Answers to Your Most Common Test-Taking Questions

• Nearly 1,400 questions in all, 200 more than the previous edition, representing every major clinical condition.
• More than 160 quick-look boxes and tables that provide clear, concise information, nearly 50 more than in the previous edition.
• 75 full-color photographs online to be used as part of the assessment data.
• New chapter on the older adult.
• Updated coverage of test-taking techniques.
• Update-to-date information on clinical preventative services and intervention.