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Health & Physical Assessment In Nursing
Colleen Barbarito, 2015

ISBN10: n/a    ISBN13: 9780133876406


Health & Physical Assessment In Nursing helps nursing students master the art and skills of health and physical assessment that new nurses needs in order to care for diverse clients in virtually any setting. It systematically prepares students for success: readers first learn each technique; then demonstrate their skills; and finally, practice and test their knowledge. Assessment is presented holistically so that the latest principles of health promotion and client education are integrated alongside crucial concepts related to wellness, communication, and culture. The authors bring the material to life with hundreds of outstanding images, as well as engaging case studies and activities that help readers visualize the nursing process. KEY TOPICS: Introduction to Health Assessment; Health Assessment; Human Development Across the Lifespan; Wellness and Health Promotion; Cultural Considerations; Psychosocial Assessment; Assessment of Vulnerable Populations; Introduction to Physical Assessment; Interviewing and Communication Techniques; The Health History; Techniques and Equipment; General Survey; Pain Assessment; Nutritional Assessment; Physical Assessment; Skin, Hair, Nails; Head, Neck, and Related Lymphatics; Eye; Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat; Respiratory System; Breasts and Axillae; Cardiovascular System; Peripheral Vascular System; Abdomen; Urinary System; Male Reproduction System; Female Reproduction System; Musculoskeletal System; Neurologic System; Focused Assessments; Pregnant Females; Hospitalized Patient; Complete Health Assessment. MARKET: This title is intended for beginning-level courses in baccalaureate and associate degree nursing programs that cover health assessment or physical assessment, such as Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and Introduction to Concepts of Nursing Practice. It is also suitable to supplement courses in Medical-Surgical Nursing.