| Description |
xxii, 646 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
Why learn health assessment? -- Ethnic and cultural considerations -- Interviewing to obtain a health history -- Techniques and equipment for physical assessment -- General inspection and measurement of vital signs -- Pain assessment -- Mental health assessment -- Sleep assessment -- Nutritional assessment -- Health assessment of the adult -- Skin, hair, nails -- Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat -- Lung and respiratory system -- Heart and peripheral vascular system -- Abdomen and gastrointestinal system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Breasts and axillae -- Reproductive system and the perineum -- Health assessment across the lifespan -- Developmental assessment throughout the lifespan -- Assessment of the infant and child -- Assessment of the pregnant client -- Assessment of the older adult -- Putting it all together -- Conducting a head-to-toe assessment -- Documenting the health assessment |
| Summary |
Using a nursing-oriented, holistic approach, this straightforward text provides you with a visual presentation to conducting physical examinations. This textbook clearly delineates the routine exam techniques from those exams for special circumstances or advanced practice. The companion CD-ROM now provides the Core Assessment Skills Checklists as quick step-by-step summaries for each of the 30 Core Assessment Skills. - Publisher |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows or Macintosh ; Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| Subject |
Diagnosis.
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Nursing assessment.
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Nursing diagnosis -- Methods.
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Physical diagnosis.
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Medical history taking.
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Nursing diagnosis.
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Nursing assessment -- Methods.
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Physical Examination.
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Nursing Assessment -- methods.
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Medical History Taking.
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| Author |
Giddens, Jean.
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Tanner, Christine A., 1947-
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| LC no. |
2008025937 |
| ISBN |
9780323053228 hardcover alkaline paper |
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