By
Karen Fenstermacher, MN, RN, CS, Family Nurse Practitioner, Freeman Professional Center, Carthage, MO
Barbara Hudson, MSN, RN, CS, Family Nurse Practitioner, Ash Grove Family Care Clinic, Citizens Memorial Hospital, Ash Grove, MO
Description
This portable reference provides thorough and detailed assessment information for all common primary care conditions, including signs
and symptoms, diagnostic methods, drug therapies, and treatment. Written by expert nurse practitioners, it features complete, practical,
up-to-date information on diagnosing and treating primary care disorders in the family practice setting. Separate sections are devoted
to specific populations such as pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This reference is well known for its concise guidelines, comparative
charts, and tables that list the symptoms, physical assessment findings, and possible diagnoses in a quick-reference format.
