For use in medical surgical nursing courses and appropriate as a quick reference during clinicals. An ideal companion resource to LeMone/Burke's Medical Surgical Nursing, 3/e. This clinical handbook provides vital information centering around medical surgical nursing care. Ideal for quick reference or use during clinical, an accessible writing style presents all the material essential for mastery. Also included are common causes, assessment, medical interventions, key nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, and home care considerations.