Physical examination & health assessment /
Physical examination and health assessment Jarvis physical examination & health assessment Jarvis physical examination and health assessment
Carolyn Jarvis, Ann Eckhardt ; Canadian editors, Annette J. Browne, June MacDonald-Jenkins, Marian Luctkar-Flude.
- Fourth Canadian Edition.
- xviii, 955 pages ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Critical thinking and evidence-informed assessment -- Health promotion in the context of health assessment -- A relational approach to cultural and social considerations in health assessment -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental health assessment -- Substance use and health assessment -- Interpersonal violence and health assessment -- Assessment techniques and the clinical setting -- General survey, measurement, and vital signs -- Pain assessment -- Nutritional assessment and nursing practice -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, and neck, including regional lymphatic system -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional lymphatic system -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- The abdomen -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Musculo-skeletal system -- Neurological system -- Male genitourinary system -- Female genitourinary system -- The complete health assessment : putting it all together -- Bedside assessment and reporting -- Pregnancy -- Assessment of the older adult. Unit 1 : Assessment of the whole person. Unit 2 : Approach to the clinical setting. Unit 3 : Physical examination. Unit 4 : Integration of the health assessment.
Learn how to take a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical exams. Using easy-to-follow language, detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources. This new edition reflects today's nursing practice, with a greater focus on diverse communities, evidence-informed content throughout, and new and enhanced case studies focusing on critical thinking and clinical judgement.
9780323827416 0323827411
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