Nurse's Pocket Guide (NANDA) 17th Ed 2026 PB by Doenges, Moorhouse, and Murr

📘Nurse’s Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (17th Edition)

By Marilynn E. Doenges, Mary Frances Moorhouse, and Alice C. Murr

The 17th Edition of the Nurse’s Pocket Guide is the ultimate quick-reference tool for clinical practice in 2026. This portable powerhouse helps nurses and students move from assessment to diagnosis with speed and accuracy. Updated with the latest NANDA-I 2024-2026 classifications, it provides a seamless transition from identifying patient problems to implementing prioritized interventions based on scientific rationales.

💡Story Highlights or Key Features

• Fully updated with the most recent NANDA-I nursing diagnoses

• Features "Defining Characteristics" and "Related Factors" for every diagnosis

• Prioritized interventions organized by nursing priority

• Includes scientific rationales to support evidence-based practice

• Compact, pocket-sized format designed for use at the bedside

🎯Who Is It For

• Nursing students in clinical rotations

• Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Nurse Educators and Clinical Instructors

• New graduates preparing for professional practice

📦What’s Inside

• Alphabetized nursing diagnoses for rapid lookup

• An index of symptoms and clinical conditions linked to diagnoses

• Specialized sections on documenting the nursing process

• Taxonomy updates reflecting the 2024-2026 standards

• Guidelines for creating individualized, patient-centered care plans

📌Why Choose This Book

• Eliminates the guesswork in selecting the correct nursing diagnosis

• Provides clear "why" behind every intervention through solid rationales

• The most trusted, portable companion for drafting care plans on the go

• Revised for the 2026 clinical landscape to ensure maximum accuracy

💡Final Key Takeaway

This guide is a clinical "must-have" that fits in your scrub pocket, ensuring you always have the most current diagnostic standards at your fingertips.

Keywords: NANDA Nursing Diagnosis, Nursing Care Plans, Clinical Reference, Nursing Process, Patient Interventions