Table Of ContentChapter 1: Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process.Chapter 2: The Patient Interview.Chapter 3: The Complete Health History Including Documentation.Chapter 4: Developmental Assessment.Chapter 5: Cultural Assessment.Chapter 6: Spiritual Assessment.Chapter 7: Nutritional Assessment.Chapter 8: Physical Assessment Techniques.Chapter 9: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain.Chapter 10: Skin, Hair, and Nails.Chapter 11: Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics.Chapter 12: Eyes.Chapter 13: Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat.Chapter 14: Breasts and Regional Nodes.Chapter 15: Thorax and Lungs.Chapter 16: Heart and Peripheral Vasculature.Chapter 17: Abdomen.Chapter 18: Musculoskeletal System.Chapter 19: Mental Status and Neurological Techniques.Chapter 20: Female Genetalia.Chapter 21: Male Genetailia.Chapter 22: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate.Chapter 23: Pregnant Patient.Chapter 24: Pediatric Patient.Chapter 25: The Elderly Patient.Chapter 26: The Complete Health History and Physical Examination.
SynopsisGain confidence and competence with Health Assessment & Physical Examination, Fourth Edition Promoting healthy outcomes in patients begins with thorough and knowledgeable assessment, a key nursing responsibility. As you develop and refine your examination skills, you will learn to view the patient from a holistic perspective of not only physical well-being, but social, spiritual, emotional, and psychological health as well. With Health Assessment & Physical Examination, Fourth Edition, you will gain the confidence and technical skills required of a competent and well-trained professional., Gain confidence and competence with Health Assessment & Physical Examination, Fourth Edition!Promoting healthy outcomes in patients begins with thorough and knowledgeable assessment, a key nursing responsibility. As you develop and refine your examination skills, you will learn to view the patient from a holistic perspective of not only physical well-being, but social, spiritual, emotional, and psychological health as well. With Health Assessment & Physical Examination, Fourth Edition, you will gain the confidence and technical skills required of a competent and well-trained professional.