Description
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 10th Edition is an award-winning and comprehensive resource designed to prepare nurses and nursing students for the complex challenges of modern progressive and critical care environments. Recognized by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards and selected for 2026 Doody’s Core Titles in Critical Care, this trusted text delivers evidence-based guidance for clinical assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of critically ill patients.
Organized by body systems for easier learning and clinical application, the book provides in-depth coverage of critical care nursing concepts while helping readers build the clinical judgment and critical thinking skills essential in high-acuity healthcare settings. The text focuses on the care of patients experiencing severe physiological alterations and emphasizes safe, patient-centered nursing practice.
The 10th Edition incorporates the latest standards in nursing education and healthcare practice, including updated content aligned with the 2021 AACN Essentials and the 2020–2030 Future of Nursing Report. Expanded discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion help readers understand the importance of culturally responsive and equitable patient care in critical care settings.
Key topics include:
- Critical care nursing assessment and management
- Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and renal disorders
- Hemodynamic monitoring and diagnostic procedures
- Emergency and progressive care nursing
- Pharmacologic and therapeutic interventions
- Patient safety and evidence-based practice
- Clinical decision-making and critical thinking
- Preparation for CCRN® and PCCN® certification exams
New and enhanced learning features in this edition include:
- Disorder summary figures for quick review
- Social Determinants of Health boxes
- Supporting the Well-Being of Nurses features
- Informatics and healthcare technology discussions
- Expanded resources for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination
The book also addresses the growing importance of nurse wellness, healthcare technology, and patient-centered care in demanding critical care environments.
Ideal for nursing students, critical care nurses, progressive care nurses, and healthcare professionals preparing for advanced certification exams, Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management remains an essential resource for mastering the knowledge and skills required in today’s intensive and emergency care settings.
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