his one-of-a-kind text covers every aspect of independent nursing care -- it's a must-have resource for every practicing and student nurse! Content includes nursing care plans for the care of all adults regardless of their clinical situation; detailed care plans for specific clinical problems; collaborative problems and nursing diagnoses; and a strong emphasis on documentation. It also includes research validated identification of frequently encountered nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. This edition contains 15 new care paths for common diseases/disorders