| Edition |
5th ed. |
| Description |
xx, 902 pages : color illustrations, portrait ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Critical thinking in health assessment -- Developmental tasks and health -- Promotion across the life cycle -- Cultural competence : cultural care -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Domestic violence assessment -- Assessment techniques and the clinical setting -- General survey, measurement, vital signs -- Pain assessement : the fifth vital sign -- Nutritional assessment -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, and neck, including regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional lymphatics -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Male genitourinary system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Female genitourinary system -- The complete health assessment: putting it all together -- Reassessment of the hospitalized adult -- The pregnant female -- Functional assessment of the older adult. |
| System Details |
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows--Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, Intel Pentium III processor (or equivalent)/600 MHz or greater. |
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System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Macintosh--OS X (10.2 or later) operating system. |
| Summary |
"Physical Examination & Health Assessment offers a solid foundation on performing physical examinations and health assessment. This text presents the steps of a complete exam in the same logical sequence as performed in practice. A superior art program, clearly delineated sections within chapters, and summary checklists help you learn a comprehensive, effective approach to physical exams."--Jacket. |
| Supplement |
Accompanying disc provides supplemental material at a basic level: Case studies -- Adult head-to-toe exam video -- Health promotion guides -- Quick assessments for 20 common conditions. |
| Subject |
Physical diagnosis.
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Nursing assessment.
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Physical Examination -- methods.
(DNLM)D010808Q000379
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Medical History Taking -- methods.
(DNLM)D008487Q000379
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Nursing Assessment -- methods.
(DNLM)D009730Q000379
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Nursing assessment. (OCoLC)fst01041878
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Physical diagnosis. (OCoLC)fst01062373
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| Added Title |
Physical examination and health assessment |
| ISBN |
9781416032434 |
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1416032436 |
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9780808923749 |
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0808923749 |
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