• Publisher ‏ : ‎ F.A. Davis Company; Tenth edition (January 8, 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1040 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0803660863
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0803660861
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.25 x 11 inches
  

Nursing Care Plans: Guidelines for Individualizing Client Care Across the Life Span, Tenth Edition" is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for nurses involved in creating and implementing care plans for patients across different stages of life. The book provides essential guidelines and strategies for developing personalized care plans that meet the unique needs of individual clients.

Written by nursing experts, the Tenth Edition of this book builds on the previous editions' success in providing practical, evidence-based approaches to nursing care planning. It emphasizes the importance of individualizing care plans to address the diverse physical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of each client's condition.

The book covers a wide range of topics relevant to nursing care plans, including assessment and diagnosis, establishing goals and outcomes, selecting appropriate interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of the care provided. It also incorporates the latest evidence-based practice guidelines and nursing research findings to ensure that nurses are equipped with the most current knowledge and best practices.

Throughout the book, nursing care plans are presented in a systematic and organized manner, making it easy for nurses to follow and implement them in their daily practice. Each care plan includes a step-by-step approach, addressing specific nursing diagnoses, interventions, rationales, and expected outcomes. The content is organized by physiological and psychosocial needs across the lifespan, allowing nurses to quickly locate relevant information for clients of different ages.

The Tenth Edition also features updated content on emerging healthcare trends and issues, such as the use of technology in nursing care, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, it includes case studies and clinical scenarios that provide real-life examples of applying nursing care plans in various clinical settings.