This text/CD-ROM package presents the steps of a complete physical exam in the same logical sequence as performed in practice. Early chapters focus on health assessment of the whole person and the clinical care setting, describing physical data-gathering techniques, body measurement and vital signs, pain assessment, and nutritional assessment. Fourteen chapters on each body system cover structure and function, history, examination skills and findings, documentation and critical thinking, and abnormal findings. Special populations are also covered. The art program offers color clinical photos and detailed anatomical illustrations. The CD-ROM contains a video of a head-to-toe physical exam; 20 in-depth case studies with embedded heart and lung sounds, documentation activities, and critical thinking questions; 14 printable health promotion guides; and quick assessments for 20 common conditions. This fifth edition contains two new chapters on reassessment of the hospitalized adult and functional assessment of the older adult, plus new material on cultural competence and child abuse. The package can be used as a text for beginning students and as a reference for practitioners. Jarvis, a nurse practitioner, teaches at Illinois Wesleyan University. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

With a clear, student-friendly approach, this text provides a solid understanding of how to perform a health assessment. Head-to-toe presentations show the steps of a physical examination in a logical sequence. Detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources ensure that you learn all the skills you need to know. It's easy to see why this text is, far and away, #1 in this market