Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Name: Physical Examination and Health Assessment
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ISBN: 9780323510806

by Carolyn Jarvis

8th Edition

Publisher: Saunders

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Print ISBN	9780323510806
eText ISBN	9780323510806
Publisher	Saunders
Publishing Year	2019
Edition	8th Edition
Language	English
Pages	896

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition, is a textbook that explains systematic health assessment skills and clinical examination techniques across the lifespan. The volume provides guidance for collecting patient health histories and conducting physical evaluations.

Core topics include patient interviewing methods, general survey measurement, and systematic physical evaluations across major body systems. The text also addresses specialized clinical evaluations such as vital signs measurement, mental status assessment, and evidence-based assessment principles.

To support clinical preparation, this edition integrates interprofessional collaboration, QSEN competencies, and health considerations for diverse populations, including enhanced coverage of LGBTQ issues. Accompanying study materials also provide practice through NCLEX examination review questions.

Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Assessment
Chapter 2: Cultural Assessment
Chapter 3: The Interview
Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
Chapter 5: Mental Status Assessment
Chapter 6: Substance Use Assessment
Chapter 7: Domestic and Family Violence Assessment
Chapter 8: Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting
Chapter 9: General Survey and Measurement
Chapter 10: Vital Signs
Chapter 11: Pain Assessment
Chapter 12: Nutrition Assessment
Chapter 13: Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 14: Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics
Chapter 15: Eyes
Chapter 16: Ears
Chapter 17: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Chapter 18: Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics
Chapter 19: Thorax and Lungs
Chapter 20: Heart and Neck Vessels
Chapter 21: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
Chapter 22: Abdomen
Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 24: Neurologic System
Chapter 25: Male Genitourinary System
Chapter 26: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
Chapter 27: Female Genitourinary System
Chapter 28: The Complete Health Assessment: Adult
Chapter 29: The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent
Chapter 30: Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation
Chapter 31: The Pregnant Woman
Chapter 32: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult