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Pocket Guide to Health Assessment

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ISBN-10: 0323019188

ISBN-13: 9780323019187

Edition: 5th 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Patricia A. Potter, Pamela Becker Weilitz

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This popular reference provides useful guidelines for performing physical examinations and health assessments in any type of clinical setting. The logical organization makes information easy to locate, whether performing a complete physical exam or focusing on a specific body system. A three-column format lists areas assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal, providing all key information. Spanish version of 3rd edition also available, ISBN: 84-8086-149-5
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Book details

List price: $31.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 6/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 687
Size: 4.50" wide x 7.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.056

Preliminary Skills
Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment
Components of Critical Thinking
Application of Critical Thinking to Health Assessment
Clinical Judgment in Nursing
Collaborative Problems
Nursing Health History and Interview Process
Health History
Models for a Health History
Cultural Phenomena Influencing Health Assessment
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Physical Assessment Skills
Preparation for the Examination
Preparing for the Examination
Psychological Preparation of the Client
Organizing and Completing the History and Physical Examination
Organization of the Examination
Critical Thinking
Knowledge
Experience
Standards
Delegation Considerations
Completing the Examination
Recording and Reporting the Physical Assessment Findings
Body System Assessment
General Survey
Critical Thinking Application--General Survey and Vital Signs
Equipment
General Survey and Vital Signs Assessment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--General Survey and Vital Signs
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Integument
Anatomy and Physiology
The Skin
The Nails
The Hair
Critical Thinking Application--Integument
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
Assessment Techniques--Integument
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Integument
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Head and Neck
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Head and Neck
Head and Neck Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Head and Neck
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Head and Neck
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Eyes
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Eyes
Eye Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--External Eye Examination
Internal Eye Structure Examination (Ophthalmoscopic Examination)
Client Preparation
Assessment Techniques--Internal Eye Structure Examination
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Internal Eye Structure Examination
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Ears
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Ears
Ear Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Ears
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Ears
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Nose and Sinuses
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Nose and Sinuses
Nose and Sinus Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Nose and Sinuses
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Nose and Sinuses
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Mouth, Pharynx, and Throat
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application, Mouth, Pharynx, and Throat
Mouth, Pharynx, and Throat Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Mouth, Pharynx, and Throat
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Mouth Pharynx, and Throat
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Thorax and Lungs
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Thorax and Lungs
Thorax and Lung Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Thorax and Lungs
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Thorax and Lungs
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Heart and Vascular System
Anatomy and Physiology
Heart
Vascular System
Critical Thinking Application--Heart and Vascular System
Heart and Vascular Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Heart and Vascular System
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Heart and Vascular System
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Breasts
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Breasts
Breast Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Breasts
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Breasts
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Abdomen
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Abdomen
Abdominal Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Abdomen
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Abdomen
Pediatric Considerations
Pregnancy Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Genital-Urinary
Female Genital-Urinary Assessment
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Female Genital-Urinary Assessment
Female Genital-Urinary Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Female Genital-Urinary
Assessment Techniques--Female Genital-Urinary
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Female Genital-Urinary
Pediatric Considerations
Pregnancy Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Male Genital-Urinary Examination
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Male Genital-Urinary
Male Genital-Urinary Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Male Genital-Urinary
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Male Genital-Urinary
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Rectum and Anus
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Rectum and Anus
Rectal and Anal Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Rectum and Anus
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Rectum and Anus
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Musculoskeletal System
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Musculoskeletal System
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Musculoskeletal System
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Neurological System
Anatomy and Physiology
Critical Thinking Application--Neurological System
Neurological Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Neurological System
Unexpected Assessment Findings--Neurological System
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
Nutrition
Critical Thinking Application--Nutrition
Nutritional Assessment
Equipment
Delegation Considerations
Client Preparation
History
Assessment Techniques--Nutrition
Pediatric Considerations
Gerontologic Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Client Teaching
References
Appendixes
Potential Nursing Diagnosis by Body System
Giger and Davidhizar's Transcultural Assessment Model
Adult Height and Weight Table
Body Mass Index
Physical Growth Curves for Children
Mid-Upper-Arm Muscle Circumference and Triceps Skin Fold Percentiles
Recommended Schedule for Immunization of Healthy Infants and Children in the United States
Routine Primary Immunization Schedule for Infants and Children in Canada
Snellen and E Eye Charts
U.S. Food Guide Pyramid
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
The Vegetarian Food Pyramid
Normal Reference Laboratory Values
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