Includes bibliographical references and index.

Using nursing care plans to individualize and improve care -- Nursing diagnosis care plans -- Patient readiness for health promotion -- Care plans for clinical problems -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-bace imbalances -- Cardiac and vascular care plans -- Pulmonary care plans -- Neurologic care plans -- Gastrointestinal and digestive care plans -- Musculoskeletal care plans -- Cancer care plans -- Hematologic and immunologic care plans -- Renal and urinary tract care plans -- Men's and women's health care plans -- Endocrine and metabolic care plans -- Integumentary care plans.