Assessment: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses

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• ISBN13: 9781582553191
• ISBN10: 158255319X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-16
• Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Summary

This unique 2-in-1 reference presents vital information on history taking, physical examination, and interpretation of findings in two practical, helpful ways on every page. The wide inner column contains detailed narrative text; the narrow outer column contains brief bulleted summaries of the same information. This format enables nurses to quickly scan the bulleted points and jump to more detail as needed without turning the page.In addition to full assessment guidance for every body system, this essential reference covers mental health assessment and nutritional assessment.Two 8-page full-color inserts bring to life assessment techniques and landmarks. Icons highlight specific techniques; lifespan, gender, and racial differences in findings; and abnormal findings.

Table of Contents

Contributors and consultants	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Health history	p. 1
Fundamental physical assessment techniques	p. 20
Mental health assessment	p. 45
Nutritional assessment	p. 64
Cardiovascular system	p. 87
Respiratory system	p. 131
Gastrointestinal system	p. 165
Neurologic system	p. 192
Musculoskeletal system	p. 228
Breasts and axillae	p. 254
Female genitourinary system	p. 271
Male genitourinary system	p. 297
Integumentary system	p. 317
Eyes	p. 344
Ears, nose, and throat	p. 366
Quick-reference guide to laboratory test results	p. 395
Quick guide to head-to-toe assessment	p. 405
Laboratory value changes in elderly patients	p. 417
Resources for professionals, patients, and caregivers	p. 420
Index	p. 425
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