Description
Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 11th Edition takes a uniquely interprofessional collaborative approach to health assessment, with a strong emphasis on lifespan considerations and differential diagnosis of unexpected findings. Each core chapter is organized into four sections ― Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities ― with lifespan content integrated into each area. Written by a team of nurse practitioners and physicians, this one-of-a-kind textbook uses evidence-based guidelines to help you master hands-on exam techniques as well as communication skills that build rapport and trust with the patient.•Interprofessional collaborative approach, written by two advanced practice nurses and three physicians, with balanced expertise in both pediatric and adult-geriatric health. • Integrated lifespan content includes separate sections in each chapter on Infants and Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Patients, and Older Adults. • Compassionate, patient-centered approach emphasizes developing good communication skills, use of effective hands-on examination techniques, and reliance on clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making skills. •Strong emphasis on social inclusiveness and patient-centeredness incorporates LGBTQ+ patients and providers, with special emphasis on cultural competency, history-taking, and special considerations for examination of the breasts, female and male genitalia, reproductive health, thyroid, and anus/rectum/prostate. •Cross-references to Dains' Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care help students take "the next step" in clinical reasoning abilities and provides a more seamless user experience. - UPDATED! Content reflects the latest standards and guidelines in health assessment - UPDATED! Photographs and illustrations visually reinforce key information and represent a diverse patient population
Table of Contents
1 Cultural Competency An Overview of Culture A Definition of Culture and Cultural Values Distinguishing Physical Characteristics Culture in Health care Cultural Competence Cultural Humility The Impact of Culture The Blurring of Cultural Distinctions The Primacy of the Individual in Health Care Interprofessional Care: A Culture Shift in the Health Professions The Impact of Culture on Illness The Components of a Cultural Response Modes of Communication Health Beliefs and Practices Family Relationships Diet and Nutritional Practices Summing Up 2 The History and Interviewing Process Developing a Relationship With the Patient The Patient History Building the History The Next Step 3 Examination Techniques and Equipment Precautions Examination Technique Modifications for Patients With Disabilities Equipment 4 Taking the Next Steps: Clinical Reasoning Clinical Reasoning Evaluation and Management Plan and Setting Priorities 5 The Health Record General Guidelines Problem-Oriented Health Record Problem-Oriented Health Record Format Sample Records Summary 6 Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Anatomy and Physiology Vital Signs Review of Related History Present Problem Personal and Social History Examination and Findings Temperature Pulse Rate Respiratory Rate Blood Pressure Pain Assessment Abnormalities 7 Mental Status Anatomy and Physiology Review of Related History History of Present Illness Past Medical History Family History Personal and Social History Examination and Findings Physical Appearance and Behavior State of Consciousness Cognitive Abilities Speech and Language Skills Emotional Stability Abnormalities Mental Status 8 Growth and Nutrition Anatomy and Physiology Differences in Growth by Organ System Review of Related History History of Present Illness Past Medical History Family History Personal and Social History Determination of Diet Adequacy Examination and Findings Equipment Weight and Standing Height Body Mass Index Waist Circumference and Waist-Height Ratio Sexual Maturation Abnormalities Growth Nutrition 9 Skin, Hair, and Nails Anatomy and Physiology Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis Appendages Review of Related History History of Present Illness Past Medical History Family History Personal and Social History Examination and Findings Equipment Skin Hair Nails Abnormalities Skin, Hair, and Nails10 Lymphatic System Anatomy and Physiology Lymph Nodes Lymphocytes Thymus Spleen Tonsils and Adenoids Peyer Patches Infants, Children, Pregnant Patients, and Older Adults Review of Related History History of Present Illness Past Medical History Family History Personal and Social History Examination and Findings Equipment Inspection and Palpation Head and Neck Axillae Epitrochlear Lymph Nodes Inguinal and Popliteal Lymph Nodes Spleen Abnormalities Acute Lymphangitis Acute Suppurative Lymphadenitis Lymphedema Lymphangioma/Cystic Hygroma Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Epstein-Barr Virus Mononucleosis Toxoplasmosis Roseola Infantum Herpes Simplex Virus Cat Scratch Disease Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Serum Sickness (Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction) Latex Allergy Type IV Dermatitis Latex Allergy Type I Reaction 11 Head and Neck Anatomy and Physiology Review of Related History History of Present Illness Past Medical History Family History Personal and Social History Examination and Findings Equipment Head and Face Neck Abnormalities Adults Infants 12 Eyes Anatomy and Physiology External Eye Internal Eye Review of Related History History of Present Illness Past Medical History Family History Personal and Social History Examination and Findings Equipment Visual Acuity Testing External Examination Extraocular Muscles Ophthalmoscopic Examination Abnormalities Exophthalmos Episcleritis Band Keratopathy
