Organized to meet the needs of both beginner and expert diagnosticians. This text contains all major Diagnoses listed by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA). These are standard diagnoses that are meant to create a standard plan of care for patients with any range of ailments. Sample admission assessment guides are included for the family, community, and individual (adults, infants, young children, and critical care clients). Also included are sections on how diagnoses can be used to guide questions and observations beyond the basic assessment and how to use diagnostic categories in other clinical activities.