Review:
Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, And Rationales By Marilynn E. Doenges
overall review score: 4.5
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The Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales by Marilynn E. Doenges is a comprehensive reference guide for nurses that helps in identifying nursing diagnoses and planning interventions for patient care.
Key Features
- Organized by medical conditions and nursing diagnoses
- Provides prioritized interventions based on the nursing process
- Includes rationales for each intervention to aid in understanding
- Compact and portable for quick reference
Pros
- Useful tool for new and experienced nurses
- Helps in developing critical thinking skills in nursing practice
- Clear and concise information for easy understanding
Cons
- May not cover every possible scenario or diagnosis
- Updates may be needed as medical practices evolve