<DIV><P><B>Nurse's Quick Check: Diseases, Second Edition</B> presents vital information on over 450 diseases in an easy-to-scan format using bulleted lists, charts, and illustrations. Each disease is covered on a two-page spread that includes pathophysiology, causes, risk factors, complications, assessment, treatment, nursing interventions, outcomes, and patient education. <I>Life-Threatening Disorder</I> banners indicate the most serious diseases. <I>Alert</I> icons highlight crucial patient safety information.</P> <p>This edition covers fifteen new diseases, includes a newly updated rare disease appendix, has more illustrations, includes prevention guidelines sidebars, and has <I>Special Populations</I> icons indicating clinical tips for pediatric, geriatric, and other patients. Enhanced treatment sections in each entry include names of individual medications.</P></DIV>