| Description |
xvi, 748 pages : illustrations ; 29cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Foundations for Health Assessment -- 1. Why Learn Health Assessment? -- 2. Ethnic and Cultural Considerations -- 3. Interviewing to Obtain a Health History -- 4. Techniques and Equipment for Physical Assessment -- 5. General Inspection and Measurement of Vital Signs -- 6. Pain Assessment -- 7. Mental Health Assessment -- 8. Sleep Assessment -- 9. Nutritional Assessment -- II. Health Assessment of the Adult -- 10. Skin Hair, Nails -- 11. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat -- 12. Lung and Respiratory System -- 13. Heart and Peripheral Vascular System -- 14. Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System -- 15. Musculoskeletal System -- 16. Neurologic System -- 17. Breasts and Axillae -- 18. Reproductive System and the Perineum -- III. Health Assessment Across the Lifespan -- 19. Developmental Assessment Throughout the Lifespan -- 20. Assessment of the Infant and Child -- 21. Assessment of the Pregnant Client -- 22. Assessment of the Older Adult -- IV. Putting It All Together -- 23. Conducting a Head-to-Toe Assessment -- 24. Documenting the Health Assessment -- Appendixes -- A. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) Nursing Diagnoses -- B. Health History Using Functional Health Patterns -- C. Conversion Tables -- D. Answer Key -- E. Abbreviations -- Glossary -- Illustration Credits -- References |
| Summary |
Accompanying CD-ROM contains 28 heart and lung sounds and over 100 interactive activities in a variety of formats, including multiple-choice questions, matching, crossword puzzles, hangman, risk factor exercises, anatomy activities, sympton analysis, and a "Day in the Clinic". Also included are printable forms for use in the lab |
| Notes |
Student lab guide catalogued separately |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP |
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System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: MAC OS 9.1 or higher |
| Subject |
Nursing assessment.
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Medical history taking.
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Physical diagnosis.
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Nursing Assessment -- methods.
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Medical History Taking.
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Physical Examination.
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| Author |
Giddens, Jean.
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| LC no. |
2004059725 |
| ISBN |
032302596X hardcover |
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0323035892 Student lab guide |
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999600046X book |
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9997638344 CD-ROM |
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