Jarvis, Carolyn.
Physical examination & health assessment / Physical examination and health assessment Carolyn Jarvis ; original illustrations by Pat Thomas ; assessment photographs by Kevin Strandberg. - Fifth edition. - xx, 902 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Critical thinking in health assessment -- Developmental tasks and health -- Promotion across the life cycle -- Cultural competence : cultural care -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Domestic violence assessment -- Assessment techniques and the clinical setting -- General survey, measurement, vital signs -- Pain assessement : the fifth vital sign -- Nutritional assessment -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, and neck, including regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional lymphatics -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Male genitourinary system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Female genitourinary system -- The complete health assessment: putting it all together -- Reassessment of the hospitalized adult -- The pregnant female -- Functional assessment of the older adult.
"Physical Examination & Health Assessment offers a solid foundation on performing physical examinations and health assessment. This text presents the steps of a complete exam in the same logical sequence as performed in practice. A superior art program, clearly delineated sections within chapters, and summary checklists help you learn a comprehensive, effective approach to physical exams."--Jacket.
Accompanying disc provides supplemental material at a basic level: Case studies -- Adult head-to-toe exam video -- Health promotion guides -- Quick assessments for 20 common conditions.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows--Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, Intel Pentium III processor (or equivalent)/600 MHz or greater.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Macintosh--OS X (10.2 or later) operating system.
9781416032434 1416032436 9780808923749 0808923749
2007936300
GBA784755 bnb
Physical diagnosis.
Nursing assessment.
Physical Examination--methods.
Medical History Taking--methods.
Nursing Assessment--methods.
RC76 / .J37 2008
616.0754
2008 J-639 WB 205 / J38p 2008
Physical examination & health assessment / Physical examination and health assessment Carolyn Jarvis ; original illustrations by Pat Thomas ; assessment photographs by Kevin Strandberg. - Fifth edition. - xx, 902 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Critical thinking in health assessment -- Developmental tasks and health -- Promotion across the life cycle -- Cultural competence : cultural care -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Domestic violence assessment -- Assessment techniques and the clinical setting -- General survey, measurement, vital signs -- Pain assessement : the fifth vital sign -- Nutritional assessment -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, and neck, including regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional lymphatics -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Male genitourinary system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Female genitourinary system -- The complete health assessment: putting it all together -- Reassessment of the hospitalized adult -- The pregnant female -- Functional assessment of the older adult.
"Physical Examination & Health Assessment offers a solid foundation on performing physical examinations and health assessment. This text presents the steps of a complete exam in the same logical sequence as performed in practice. A superior art program, clearly delineated sections within chapters, and summary checklists help you learn a comprehensive, effective approach to physical exams."--Jacket.
Accompanying disc provides supplemental material at a basic level: Case studies -- Adult head-to-toe exam video -- Health promotion guides -- Quick assessments for 20 common conditions.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows--Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, Intel Pentium III processor (or equivalent)/600 MHz or greater.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Macintosh--OS X (10.2 or later) operating system.
9781416032434 1416032436 9780808923749 0808923749
2007936300
GBA784755 bnb
Physical diagnosis.
Nursing assessment.
Physical Examination--methods.
Medical History Taking--methods.
Nursing Assessment--methods.
RC76 / .J37 2008
616.0754
2008 J-639 WB 205 / J38p 2008