Physical Examination & Health Assessment
- 5th Edition - October 31, 2007
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Carolyn Jarvis
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 7 0 3 - 0
With a clear, student-friendly approach, this text provides a solid understanding of how to perform a health assessment. Head-to-toe presentations show the steps of a physical… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWith a clear, student-friendly approach, this text provides a solid understanding of how to perform a health assessment. Head-to-toe presentations show the steps of a physical examination in a logical sequence. Detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources ensure that you learn all the skills you need to know. It's easy to see why this text is, far and away, #1 in this market!
- Clear, approachable style of writing.
- Over 1,000 full-color illustrations present anatomy and physiology plus examination techniques.
- A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, using color, step-by-step photos.
- Summary checklists in each body system chapter provide a quick review of exam steps.
- Documentation examples show the charting of normal findings.
- Extensive coverage of culture reflects the importance of diversity and cultural awareness.
- Nursing Diagnoses reflecting the most recent NANDA Taxonomy II terminology.
- Lifespan content is integrated throughout the text to show common variations for all age groups.
- Developmental Care sections cover age-specific content for pediatric, pregnant, and older adult patients.
- Clinical case studies cover focused assessment techniques for patients of different ages in different clinical situations.
- Spanish language translation chart includes key phrases for better communication during a physical examination.
Unit 1: Assessment of the Whole Person1. Critical Thinking in Health Assessment2. Developmental Tasks and Health Promotion Across the Life Cycle3. Cultural Competence: Cultural Care4. The Interview5. The Complete Health History6. Mental Status Assessment7. Domestic ViolenceUnit 2: Approach to the Clinical Setting 8. Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting9. General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs10. Pain Assessment: the Fifth Vital Sign11. Nutritional AssessmentUnit 3: Physical Examination12. Skin, Hair, and Nails13. Head and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics14. Eyes15. Ears16. Nose, Mouth, and Throat17. Breasts and Regional Lymphatics18. Thorax and Lungs19. Heart and Neck Vessels20. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System21. Abdomen22. Musculoskeletal System23. Neurologic System24. Male Genitourinary System25. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate26. Female GenitaliaUnit 4: Integration of the Health Assessment27. The Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All Together28. Reassessment of the Hospitalized Patient NEW!29. The Pregnant Female30. Functional Assessment of the Older Adult NEW!Contents may vary upon publication.
- Edition: 5
- Published: October 31, 2007
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9781416067030
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Carolyn Jarvis
Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APRN, CNP
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University; Certified Nurse Practitioner (retired), Bloomington, Illinois