This two-volume version, written by two expert authors, is the trend-setting textbook of medical-surgical nursing that offers cutting-edge content that's easy to understand. The sixth edition includes a new emphasis on clinical decision-making for patient-centered collaborative care and more streamlined and balanced coverage of the core body of knowledge needed for safe clinical practice. There is also expanded coverage of emergency and disaster preparedness along with an enhanced 'Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination' feature that includes the addition of new NCLEX Challenge questions.