Handbook for Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing - 12th Edition - Clinical Reference Overview

Sep 22, 2026

Comprehensive yet concise clinical reference for nursing students and professionals, presenting need-to-know information on nearly 200 commonly encountered diseases and disorders. The handbook uses an easy-to-use, colorful, consistent, alphabetized format to support rapid access to key content: disease pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, assessment and diagnostic methods, medical/surgical/pharmacologic management, and nursing management aligned with the nursing process. Emphasis covers home- and community-based practice, patient education, expected outcomes of care, and special features such as gerontologic considerations, nursing alerts, selected tables and boxes, and up-to-date appendices for clinicals and home use.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages738

Reading Time31 h 0 min

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Preface

Special Features

Contents (Alphabetized Disease Summaries)

HANDBOOK FOR BRUNNER & SUDDARTH’S Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing TWELFTH EDITION Acquisitions Editor: Hilarie Surrena Product Director: Renee Gagliardi Vendor Manager: Cindy Rudy Design Coordinator: Joan Wendt Senior Manufacturing Manager: William Alberti Compositor: Aptara, Inc. 12th Edition Copyright © 2010 by Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Copyright © 2008, 2004, 2000 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission of the publisher, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews and testing and evaluation materials provided by publisher to instructors whose schools have adopted its accompanying textbook. Printed in the United States of America. For information write Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Materials appearing in this book prepared by individuals as part of their ofﬁcial duties as U.S. Government employees are not covered by the above-mentioned copyright. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Handbook for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical nursing. —12th ed. p. ; cm. Rev. ed. of: Handbook for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical nursing / Joyce Young Johnson. 11th ed. c2008 . Includes index. ISBN 978-0-7817-8592-1 1. Nursing—Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Surgical nursing—Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Johnson, Joyce Young. Handbook for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical nursing. II. Title: Textbook of medical-surgical nursing. III. Title: Handbook for Brunner and Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical nursing. [DNLM: 1. Nursing Care—Handbooks. 2. Perioperative Nursing—Handbooks. WY 49 H2326 2010] RT41.J56 2010 617'.0231—dc22 2009028731 ISBN-13: 978-0-7817-8592-1 Care has been taken to conﬁrm the accuracy of the information presented and to describe generally accepted practices. However, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the content of the publication. The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection and dosage set forth in this text are in accordance with the current recommendations and practice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government regulations, and the constant ﬂow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions, the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recommended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug. Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for limited use in restricted research settings. It is the responsibility of the health care provider to ascertain the FDA status of each drug or device planned for use in his or her clinical practice. [LWW.com](LWW.com) Preface This Handbook for Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of MedicalSurgical Nursing, 12th edition, is a comprehensive yet concise clinical reference designed for use by nursing students and professionals. Perfect for use across multiple health care settings, the Handbook presents need-to-know information on nearly 200 commonly encountered diseases and disorders. The easyto-use, colorful, consistent, and alphabetized outline format enables readers to gain quick access to vital information on • Disease (Pathophysiology) • Clinical Manifestations •Assessment and Diagnostic Methods

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What kind of information does the handbook provide?

It delivers need-to-know content for nearly 200 diseases and disorders, including pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, assessment and diagnosis, and medical/surgical/pharmacologic management, plus nursing management aligned with the nursing process.

How is the handbook organized to help readers find information quickly?

It uses a colorful, consistent, alphabetized outline format designed for fast access to vital information.

What special features are highlighted in the handbook?

It emphasizes home- and community-based nursing practice, patient education, and expected outcomes, and includes gerontologic considerations, nursing alerts for priority and hazardous situations, selected tables and boxes, and up-to-date appendices for clinicals, the unit, and home/community use.

Sep 22, 2026

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