Rev. ed. of: Critical thinking in medical-surgical settings / Maryl L. Winningham and Barbara A. Preusser. 2nd ed. c2011.

Includes bibliographical references.

Cardiovascular disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Genitourinary disorders -- Neurologic disorders -- Endocrine disorders -- Immunologic disorders -- Oncologic and hematologic disorders -- Pediatric disorders -- Maternal and obstetric disorders -- Women's health disorders -- Psychiatric disorders -- Alternative therapies -- Patients with multiple disorders -- Emergency situations.

Develop your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills with 150 realistic case studies from the four major clinical practice areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each case covers a common problem, drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are clinical experts. All cases have been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect current clinical practices, with integrated content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to encourage you to think critically about all aspects of care. This fifth edition also features an increased emphasis on patient management, and new documentation and communication exercises. Plus new NCLEX Examination format-questions help you prepare for success on the NCLEX Examination and provide safe, quality patient care. - Publisher.