| Description |
xiv, 797 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
1. Clinical Reasoning in Determining Health Status -- 2. Interviewing Skills and Techniques -- 3. The Health History -- 4. Developmental Assessment Across the Life Span -- 5. Nutritional Assessment -- 6. Sleep Assessment -- 7. Cultural Considerations in Health Assessment -- 8. Assessment Techniques -- 9. General Assessment, Including Vital Signs -- 10. Skin, Hair, and Nails -- 11. Face, Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics -- 12. Eyes -- 13. Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat -- 14. Breasts and Regional Lymphatics -- 15. Respiratory System -- 16. Cardiovascular System -- 17. Abdomen -- 18. Musculoskeletal System -- 19. Neurological System, Including Mental Status -- 20. Male Genitalia -- 21. Female Genitalia -- 22. Anus and Rectosigmoid Region -- 23. Integration of the Physical Assessment and Documentation -- 24. Pregnant Clients -- 25. Pediatric Clients -- 26. Aging Clients -- 27. Clients with Functional Limitations |
| Notes |
Student workbook and laboratory manual prepared by Cindy Roach and Kit Pedersen |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 764-773) and index |
| Subject |
Medical history taking.
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Nursing assessment.
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Physical diagnosis.
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Physical Examination.
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Nursing Assessment.
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Nursing Assessment.
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Physical Examination.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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| Author |
Barkauskas, Violet.
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| LC no. |
97014864 |
| ISBN |
0815127766 |
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