Physical examination & health assessment
Physical examination and health assessment
Jarvis physical examination & health assessment
Jarvis, Carolyn
creator
author.
Eckhardt, Ann
author
text
bibliography
pau
2019
2020
Eighth edition.
monographic
eng
xix, 870 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
"With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis' physical examination and health assessment, 8th edition is the most authoritative, complete, and easily-implemented solution for health assessment courses in nursing. This tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's trademark clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach of health assessment skills and physical examination." -- Provided by publisher.
Assessment of the whole person: Evidence-based assessment -- Cultural assessment -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Substance use assessment -- Domestic and family violence assessment -- Approach to the clinical setting: Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting -- General survey and measurement -- Vital signs -- Pain assessment -- Nutrition assessment -- Physical examination: Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts, axillae, 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 -- Integration: putting it all together: The complete health assessment: adult -- The complete physical assessment: infant, young child, and adolescent -- Bedside assessment and electronic documentation -- The pregnant woman -- Functional assessment of the older adult.
Carolyn Jarvis with Ann Eckhardt.
Previous edition : 2016
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Physical diagnosis
Nursing assessment
616.0754
WB 205 J38p 2020
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UKMGB
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