Ackley and Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook 13th edition by Makic

Ackley and Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, 13th Edition by Makic is a focused guide for selecting and applying nursing diagnoses in clinical practice. Published by Evolve, this handbook helps students move from patient assessment data to appropriate diagnoses, outcomes, interventions, and rationales. It supports care planning across medical-surgical, pediatric, maternal, mental health, and community settings. With an emphasis on evidence-based nursing judgment, the text is designed to improve accuracy, organization, and confidence in clinical assignments. It is a valuable companion for nursing courses that require diagnostic reasoning and individualized patient care plans.