{"product_id":"9780826152220","title":"Formulating a Differential Diagnosis for the Advanced Practice Nurse 2\/e","description":"\u003cp\u003ePraise for the First Edition: \"\"Developing a comprehensive differential diagnosis for a specific complaint is a daunting task even for experienced advanced practice nurses. This user-friendly clinical guide provides a strategy and standard format for working through this complex task. It is a wonderful tool for both students and new advanced practice nurses...\"\" - 5 stars, Doodys  This easy-access clinical guide to over 70 commonly seen symptoms, written for APRN students and new practitioners, describes a step-by-step process for obtaining a reliable patient history, choosing the appropriate physical exam, and using the patient history and physical exam findings to form a differential diagnosis. The second edition continues to include the case study approach, and is updated to incorporate 22 new symptoms along with contributions by a new editor, who is a leader in holistic health.  The guide is distinguished by several unique features including focused patient history questions and responses, Physical Exam Findings, a Differential Diagnosis Table (clearly comparing potential diagnostic choices based on symptoms), a Diagnostic Examination table (including estimated costs and codes), and a Case Study Summary highlighting the critical thinking process. Symptoms are presented alphabetically in a systematic, unfolding case study approach and include chief complaint, presenting history, past history, and explicit methodology for determining correct diagnosis.  Key Features:  Describes over 70 (22 new to the second edition) commonly presented symptoms with unfolding case scenarios Offers a step-by-step approach to building clinical decision-making skills Provides quick access to differential diagnosis, requisite diagnostic tests, and clinical-decision making Guides students and novice nurse practitioners in conducting a problem-focused history and examination Includes unique Differential Diagnosis tables and Diagnostic Examinations tables that help clarify strategies for diagnostic decision making\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185233559826,"sku":"9780826152220","price":127.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3093\/4173\/files\/9780826152220.jpg?v=1774734542","url":"https:\/\/bargainbooks.com.au\/products\/9780826152220","provider":"Bargain Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}