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Physical examination & health assessment / Carolyn Jarvis with Ann Eckhardt

By: Jarvis, Carolyn [author]Contributor(s): Eckhardt, Ann [author]Material type: TextTextEdition: Eighth editionDescription: xix, 870 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN: 9780323510806; 0323510809Other title: Physical examination and health assessment | Jarvis physical examination & health assessmentSubject(s): Physical diagnosis | Nursing assessmentAdditional physical formats: ebook version :: No titleDDC classification: 616.0754 NLM classification: WB 205
Contents:
Assessment of the whole person: Evidence-based assessment -- Cultural assessment -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Substance use assessment -- Domestic and family violence assessment -- Approach to the Clinical Setting: Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting -- General survey and measurement -- Vital signs -- Pain assessment -- Nutrition assessment -- Physical Examination: Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts, axillae, and regional lymphatics -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Male genitourinary system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Female Genitourinary system -- Integration: putting it all together: The complete health assessment: adult -- The complete physical assessment: infant, young child, and adolescent -- Bedside assessment and electronic documentation -- The pregnant woman -- Functional assessment of the older adult
Summary: "With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis' physical examination and health assessment, 8th edition is the most authoritative, complete, and easily-implemented solution for health assessment courses in nursing. This tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's trademark clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach of health assessment skills and physical examination." -- Provided by publisher
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Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 001 Available bsu24080946
Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 002 Available bsu24080947
Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 003 Available bsu24080948
Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 004 Available bsu24080949
Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 005 Available bsu24080950
Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 006 Available bsu24080951
Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 007 Available bsu24080952
Faculty Of Nursing & Health Sciences Library

Ruharo Campus

616.0754 JAR (Browse shelf (Opens below)) 008 Available bsu24080953

Includes bibliographical references and index

Assessment of the whole person: Evidence-based assessment -- Cultural assessment -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Substance use assessment -- Domestic and family violence assessment -- Approach to the Clinical Setting: Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting -- General survey and measurement -- Vital signs -- Pain assessment -- Nutrition assessment -- Physical Examination: Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts, axillae, and regional lymphatics -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Male genitourinary system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Female Genitourinary system -- Integration: putting it all together: The complete health assessment: adult -- The complete physical assessment: infant, young child, and adolescent -- Bedside assessment and electronic documentation -- The pregnant woman -- Functional assessment of the older adult

"With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis' physical examination and health assessment, 8th edition is the most authoritative, complete, and easily-implemented solution for health assessment courses in nursing. This tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's trademark clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach of health assessment skills and physical examination." -- Provided by publisher

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