Health and Physical Assessment

Name: Health and Physical Assessment
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ISBN: 9780323012140

ISBN-10: 0323012140

ISBN-13: 9780323012140

Edition: 3rd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Violet Barkauskas, Linda Baumann, Cynthia Darling-Fisher

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Health and Physical Assessment presents holistic health assessment in a unique narrative format that is practical and consistent. Health assessment is presented as the systematic collection of data that nurses can use to make decisions about how they will intervene to promote, maintain, or restore health. Core assessment content is organized by body system (Chapters 11-22); these chapters include three main sections on Anatomy and Physiology, Examination, and Variations from Health. Special boxes highlight important information such as Risk Factors, Cultural Considerations, and Helpful Hints. At the end of each chapter are Sample Documentation and Diagnoses and Critical Thinking Questions…

Book details

List price: $89.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 10/11/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 784
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.136
Language: English



Taking the Health History


An Overview of Health Assessment


Interviewing Skills and Techniques


The Health History


Assessment of Health Beliefs and Behaviors


Holistic Assessment


Developmental Assessment


Across the Life Span


Nutritional Assessment


Cultural Considerations in Health Assessment


Physical Assessment


Assessment Techniques


General Assessment, Including Vital Signs


Skin, Hair, and Nails


Face, Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics


Eyes


Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat


Breasts and Regional Lymphatics


Respiratory System


Cardiovascular System


Abdomen


Musculoskeletal System


Neurological System, Including Mental Status


Male Genitalia


Female Genitalia


Anus and Rectosigmoid Region


Integration of the Physical


Assessment and Documentation


Clinical Reasoning in Determining Health Status


Assessing Special Populations


Pregnant Clients


Pediatric Clients


Aging Clients


Clients with Functional Limitations


Glossary


Bibliography