Health assessment : Mosby's pocket guide series

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Health assessment : Mosby's pocket guide series

Patricia A. Potter , Pamela Becker Weilitz

(Mosby's pocket guide series)

Mosby, c2003

5th ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 582-584) and index

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Description

This popular reference provides useful guidelines for performing physical examinations and health assessments in any type of clinical setting. The logical organization makes information easy to locate, whether performing a complete physical exam or focusing on a specific body system. A three-column format lists areas assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal, providing all key information.

Table of Contents

PART I PRELIMINARY SKILLS Chapter 1 - Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment Chapter 2 - Nursing Health History and Interview Process Chapter 3 - Physical Assessment Skills Chapter 4 - Preparation for the Examination Chapter 5 - Organizing and Completing the History and Physical Examination PART II BODY SYSTEM ASSESSMENT Chapter 6 - General Survey Chapter 7 - Integument Chapter 8 - Head and Neck Chapter 9 - Eyes Chapter 10 - Ears Chapter 11 - Nose and Sinuses Chapter 12 - Mouth, Pharynx and Throat Chapter 13 - Thorax and Lungs Chapter 14 - Heart and Vascular System Chapter 15 - Breasts Chapter 16 - Abdomen Chapter 17 - Genital-Urinary Chapter 18 - Rectum and Anus Chapter 19 - Musculoskeletal System Chapter 20 - Neurological System Chapter 21 - Nutrition References

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