Clinical Companion to Accompany Health Assessment & Physical Examination, third edition

by Estes,Mary Ellen Zator

• ISBN13: 9781401872076
• ISBN10: 1401872077
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-21
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

The Clinical Companion to Accompany Health Assessment & Physical Examination, third edition, is a convenient and practical pocket-sized reference guide for health assessment. Designed to be used in the clinical setting, this essential resource provides a ready reference to assessment skills and physical examination techniques.

Table of Contents

Contributors	ix
Preface	xi
Unit 1: Laying the Foundation	1	(24)
Chapter 1: Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process	2	(3)
Chapter 2: The Patient Interview	5	(7)
Chapter 3: The Complete Health History Including Documentation	12	(13)
Unit 2: Special Assessments	25	(48)
Chapter 4: Developmental Assessment	26	(15)
Chapter 5: Cultural Assessment	41	(5)
Chapter 6: Spiritual Assessment	46	(7)
Chapter 7: Nutritional Assessment	53	(20)
Unit 3: Physical Assessment	73	(244)
Chapter 8: Physical Assessment Techniques	74	(11)
Chapter 9: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain	85	(15)
Chapter 10: Skin, Hair, and Nails	100	(15)
Chapter 11: Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics	115	(11)
Chapter 12: Eyes	126	(15)
Chapter 13: Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat	141	(17)
Chapter 14: Breasts and Regional Nodes	158	(15)
Chapter 15: Thorax and Lungs	173	(25)
Chapter 16: Heart and Peripheral Vasculature	198	(19)
Chapter 17: Abdomen	217	(16)
Chapter 18: Musculoskeletal System	233	(19)
Chapter 19: Mental Status and Neurological Techniques	252	(28)
Chapter 20: Female Genitalia	280	(18)
Chapter 21: Male Genitalia	298	(11)
Chapter 22: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate	309	(8)
Unit 4: Special Populations	317	(44)
Chapter 23: Pregnant Patient	318	(15)
Chapter 24: Pediatric Patient	333	(28)
Unit 5: Putting It All Together	361	(8)
Chapter 25: The Complete Health History and Physical Examination	362	(7)
Appendix: Abbreviations and Symbols	369	(6)
Index	375