Synopses & Reviews
Health Assessment & Physical Examination, 2E is the new standard in Nursing Assessment. Comprehensive in scope, with engaging full-color photographs, the completely revised second edition presents physical assessment skills, clinical examination techniques and patient teaching guidelines in a manner that is easily read and assimilated. Whether a patient is young or old, well or ill, assessment is an ongoing process that evaluates the whole person as a physical, psychosocial, functional being. Health Assessment & Physical Examination provides an innovative, beautifully illustrated approach to assessment. NEW TO EDITION: New Chapter on Eyes allows an increased focus on the unique issues surrounding assessment of the eye. Increased coverage of correct documentation of client interviews. Inclusion of assessment tips for clients with functional limitations in the chapter on Developmental Assessment. Introductory chapter on Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process helps students set the stage for learning. Free CD-ROM at back of book contains Flashcard software that reviews concepts on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Estes home page (http: //estes.delmarnursing.com) contains free student resources: chapter objectives, frequently asked questions, course notes and more.
Synopsis
Health Assessment & Physical Examination, 2E is the new standard in Nursing Assessment. Comprehensive in scope, with engaging full-color photographs, the completely revised second edition presents physical assessment skills, clinical examination techniques and patient teaching guidelines in a manner that is easily read and assimilated. Whether a patient is young or old, well or ill, assessment is an ongoing process that evaluates the whole person as a physical, psychosocial, functional being. Health Assessment & Physical Examination provides an innovative, beautifully illustrated approach to assessment. NEW TO
Synopsis
The premier book of its kind, Health Assessment and Physical Examination, third edition, is designed to teach you to assess a patient's physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health as a foundation to nursing care. The skills of interviewing, documentation, inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation are refined to teach you to make effective clinical judgments that promote healthy positive outcomes.
About the Author
Mary Ellen Zator Estes, RN, MSN, FNP, APRN-BC, NP-C Family Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine, Fairfax, Virginia Clinical Faculty, Nurse Practitioner Track, School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
Table of Contents
Unit I Laying the Foundation 1 Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process 2 The Patient Interview 3 The Complete Health History Including Documentation Unit II Special Assessments 4 Developmental Assessment 5 Cultural Assessment 6 Spiritual Assessment 7 Nutritional Assessment Unit III Physical Assessment 8 Physical Assessment Techniques 9 General Survey and Vital Signs 10 Skin, Hair, and Nails 11 Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics 12 Eyes 13 Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat 14 Breasts and Regional Nodes 15 Thorax and Lungs 16 Heart and Peripheral Vasculature 17 Abdomen 18 Musculoskeletal System 19 Mental Status and Neurological Techniques 20 Female Genitalia 21 Male Genitalia 22 Anus, Rectum, and Prostate Unit IV Special Populations 23 Pregnant Patient 24 Pediatric Patient Unit V Putting It All Together 25 The Complete Health History and Physical Examination Appendix A. NANDA Nursing Diagnoses Appendix B. Functional Assessments References and Bibliography Glossary Index