Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual 3rd Ed 2016LWW |
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Product detailsISBN: 9781496325143Edition: 3 Format: Paperback Category: AU $79.86 |
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Product descriptionHundreds of colorful drawings, diagrams, and photos support easy-to-follow, expert nursing instruction on the many skills needed for physical exams and assessments of every body system, from head to toe. Fulfill the requirements of student nursing-and start your nursing practice with a high standard-with this top-level direction on performing solid, accurate health assessments!Benefit from the expert wisdom of this invaluable guide, featuring . . .NEW content on geriatric care from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth and Fifth Edition (DSM-4 and DSM-5)Simple-to-use and easy-to-follow guidance on all aspects of health assessmentFully illustrated examples of best practices - Current nursing standards for each type of assessmentSupport for accurate assessment - Guides you through the anatomy and assessment processes for each body system or health issue, including skin, hair, and nails; eyes and ears; nose, mouth, throat, and neck; pregnancy, and the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and genitourinary systemsStep-by-step guidance on examination skills with photos, diagrams, drawings, and descriptions for areas including :Use of examination tools and equipmentChoosing, using, and interpreting assessment testSpotting abnormalitiesPalpating the nose and maxillary sinusesMeasuring diaphragm movementPercussing the chestMeasuring visionAssessing eye muscle functionHearing and voice assessments |