Full Description
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. This text is also suitable to supplement courses in Medical-Surgical Nursing.Cover the key health and physical assessment skills that students need to think like nurses 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.Also available with MyNursingLab (R)This title is also available with MyNursingLab-an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to engage students in the Fundamentals of Nursing course and improve results. Its guided learning path is proven to help students think like a nurse as they move beyond memorization to true understanding through application.NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyNursingLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyNursingLab search for ISBN-10: 013416296X/ISBN-13: 9780134162966. That package includes ISBN-10: 0133876403 /ISBN-13: 9780133876406 and ISBN-10: 0134160754 /ISBN-13: 9780134160757.MyNursingLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor.
Contents
Unit 1 Introduction to Health Assessment 1. Health Assessment2. Human Development Across the Lifespan3. Wellness and Health Promotion4. Cultural Considerations 5. Psychosocial Assessment6. Assessment of Vulnerable PopulationsUnit 2 Introduction to Physical Assessment ??? 7. Interviewing and Communication Techniques8. The Health History9. Techniques and Equipment10.General Survey11. Pain Assessment12. Nutritional AssessmentUnit 3 Physical Assessment13. Skin, Hair, Nails14. Head, Neck, and Related Lymphatics15. Eye16. Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat17. Respiratory System18. Breasts and Axillae19. Cardiovascular System20. Peripheral Vascular System21. Abdomen22. Urinary System23. Male Reproduction System24. Female Reproduction System25. Musculoskeletal System26. Neurologic SystemUnit 4 Focused Assessments27. Pregnant Females28. Hospitalized Patient29. Complete Health Assessment???
