Description
Quickly access interviewing and physical examination techniques and procedures with this portable guide! Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook: An Interprofessional Approach, 11th Edition, uses step-by-step guidelines to make exam procedures easier to review and recall. Overviews of the entire health history and physical exam address the full lifespan, from infants, children, and adolescents to older adults. Written by the same interprofessional team of advanced practice nurses and physicians as Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, chapters in the handbook correspond to the chapters in the textbook. It's an ideal companion for use in clinicals and in daily practice!- Full-color, richly illustrated coverage depicts anatomy and physiology, examination procedures, and findings- Examination tables and Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables provide quick-reference access to physical exam highlights in an easy-to-follow, two-column format for each regional exam- Helpful assessment guidelines are highlighted in special sections, including Differential Diagnosis Tips, Pediatric Variations, and Sample Documentation- Separate chapters provide in-depth coverage of age-specific exams for infants, children, adolescents, and older adults; the healthy female evaluation; and reporting and documenting findings for electronic charting- UPDATED content throughout corresponds to the clinical content, emphases, and features of Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 11th Edition
Table of Contents
1. The History and Interviewing Process2. The Health Record3. Vital Signs and Pain Assessment4. Mental Status5. Growth and Nutrition6. Skin Hair and Nails7. Lymphatic System8. Head and Neck9. Eyes10. Ears Nose and Throat11. Chest and Lungs12. Heart13. Blood Vessels14. Breasts and Axillae15. Abdomen16. Female Genitalia17. Male Genitalia18. Anus Rectum and Prostate19. Musculoskeletal System20. Neurologic System21. Head-to-Toe Examination: Adult22. Preventive Health Evaluation: Adults23. Preventive Health Evaluation: Infants Children and Adolescents24. Sports Participation Evaluation25. Assessment Considerations for Persons With Disabilities26. Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons27. Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations
