| Description |
xii, 320 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The Interview and the Health History -- Ch. 2. Mental Status -- Ch. 3. Assessment Techniques and Approach to the Clinical Setting -- Ch. 4. The General Survey, Measurement, and Vital Signs -- Ch. 5. Skin, Hair, and Nails -- Ch. 6. Head and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics -- Ch. 7. Eyes -- Ch. 8. Ears -- Ch. 9. Nose, Mouth, and Throat -- Ch. 10. Breasts and Axillae, Including Regional Lymphatics -- Ch. 11. Thorax and Lungs -- Ch. 12. Heart and Neck Vessels -- Ch. 13. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatics -- Ch. 14. Abdomen -- Ch. 15. Musculoskeletal System -- Ch. 16. Neurologic System -- Ch. 17. Male Genitalia -- Ch. 18. Female Genitalia -- Ch. 19. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate -- Ch. 20. Integration of the Complete Physical Examination |
| Summary |
This fully updated Second Edition of the Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment offers you the most state-of-the-art, easy-to-consult, portable assessment guidance available today! You'll have all of the information you need to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings, identify heart sounds and lung sounds, test neurologic responses, and much more. You'll also find valuable advice on performing physical examinations for clients across the lifespan, warning signs of complications to look for in pregnant women, and transcultural considerations that will help you to work effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 297) and index |
| Subject |
Medical history taking -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Physical diagnosis -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Physical Examination -- methods.
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Nursing Assessment.
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Physical Examination -- methods.
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Nursing Assessment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Nursing Assessment.
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Physical Examination -- methods.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Nurses Instruction.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Jarvis, Carolyn.
Physical examination and health assessment
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| LC no. |
95024471 |
| ISBN |
0721658997 |
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