1983. J. B. Lippincott Company. Paperback. 540 pages. Some surface and edge wear to cover. Pages are good. - Disclaimer: May have a different cover image than stock photos shows, as well as being a different edition/printing, unless otherwise stated. Please contact us if you're looking for one of these specifically. Your order will ship with FREE Delivery Confirmation (Tracking). We are a family business, and your satisfaction is our goal! Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Revised in its Ninth Edition, this popular text reference continues to set the standard for learning key elements of nursing diagnosis, its role in the nursing process, and applications to clinical practice. Emphasis is on diagnosis, practical application, assessment, intervention and rationale (including summaries), and outcome criteria. Features include the Author's Notes, plus guidelines and keys that focus on assessment data, concepts, differentiating nursing diagnoses, developing care plans, and controversies surrounding diagnosis and critical care pathways. Also includes a special section on "Collaborative Problems" and "Diagnosis Clusters". An overall change in design including the addition of a second color makes the text easier to read and enhances its appearance. Connection connection.LWW.com/go/carpenito.