Description
With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis's Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 9th Edition is the most widely used, authoritative, complete, and easily implemented learning solution for health assessment in nursing. This hub of a tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's 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 to health assessment and physical examination. With an enhanced focus on today's need-to-know information, the 9th edition integrates concepts from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative, concepts of interprofessional collaboration, enhanced transgender considerations, and integrated content and electronic resources for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®.
Table of Contents
1. Evidence-Based Assessment2. Cultural Assessment3. The Interview4. The Complete Health History5. Mental Status Assessment6. Substance Use Assessment7. Domestic and Family Violence Assessment8. Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting9. General Survey and Measurement10. Vital Signs11. Pain Assessment12. Nutrition Assessment13. Skin, Hair, and Nails14. Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics15. Eyes16. Ears17. Nose, Mouth, and Throat18. Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics19. Thorax and Lungs20. Heart and Neck Vessels21. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System22. Abdomen23. Musculoskeletal System24. Neurologic System25. Male Genitourinary System26. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate27. Female Genitourinary System28. The Complete Health Assessment: Adult29. The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent30. Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation31. The Pregnant Woman32. Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
