This comprehensive guide offers the causes, signs and symptoms for more than 600 disorders, with expert nursing direction on tests, assessments, diagnosis, treatments, and special considerations. Whether you are a student preparing for board certification or are a new or experienced nurse, this is vital support for understanding correct treatment of the common conditions seen almost daily.

Cardiovascular disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Neurologic disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Hepatobiliary disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Renal and urologic disorders -- Immune disorders -- Hematologic disorders -- Metabolic and nutritional disorders -- Endocrine disorders -- Eye disorders -- Ear, nose, and throat disorders -- Skin disorders -- Malignant neoplasms -- Infection -- Trauma -- Genetic disorders -- Obstetric and gynecologic disorders -- Sexual disorders -- Psychiatric disorders.