The _Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care_ by Virginia Henderson and Gladys L. Husted, later joined and significantly revised by Sue Moorhead, became a seminal text for nursing students and practitioners. This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to formulating, implementing, and evaluating nursing diagnoses, offering detailed definitions, related factors, defining characteristics, and suggested interventions for a wide range of patient health concerns. It emphasizes a systematic approach to patient care, enabling nurses to identify actual and potential health problems and develop individualized care plans.
This resource has historically been essential in standardizing nursing language and promoting evidence-based practice. It empowers nurses to make informed clinical judgments, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to a more consistent and effective healthcare system. Regularly updated editions reflect evolving medical knowledge and best practices, ensuring the continued relevance of the text for contemporary nursing care.
