Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Author:Lillian Sholtis Brunner, Doris Smith Suddarth Now even more clinically focused, this classic reference book is the one source every nurse needs for essential nursing knowledge. Designed in an easy-to-read outline format, this guide covers a wide range of disorders and patient problems in all basic areas of nursing, including medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric. ... more » Readers will find over 100 common procedural guidelines with rationale, and step-by-step explanation of the how and why of each action. New in the Sixth Edition: More consistent organization for easier access; Community-based nursing tips, in highlighted boxes, offer tried and true suggestions; New chapters include Health Promotion/Preventive Care--explains the roles in health care delivery, Psychiatric Disorders and Patient Teaching Tools.« less