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Physical examination & health assessment /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jarvis, Carolyn (Author), Eckhardt, Ann (Author)
Other Authors: Thomas, Pat (Medical illustrator) (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2020]
Edition:8th edition.
Subjects:
Physical diagnosis.
Nursing assessment.
Physical Examination > methods.
Nursing Assessment > methods.
Medical History Taking > methods.
Table of Contents:
  • Assessment of the whole person: Evidence-based assessment
  • Cultural assessment
  • The interview
  • The complete health history
  • Mental status assessment
  • Substance use assessment
  • Domestic and family violence assessment
  • Approach to the Clinical Setting: Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting
  • General survey and measurement
  • Vital signs
  • Pain assessment
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Physical Examination: Skin, hair, and nails
  • Head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics
  • Eyes
  • Ears
  • Nose, mouth, and throat
  • Breasts, axillae, 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
  • Integration: putting it all together: The complete health assessment: adult
  • The complete physical assessment: infant, young child, and adolescent
  • Bedside assessment and electronic documentation
  • The pregnant woman
  • Functional assessment of the older adult.