Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination

Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 10th Edition, provides comprehensive instruction in physical examination, health assessment, and clinical decision-making. Written by Jane W. Ball, Joyce E. Dains, John A. Flynn, Barry S. Solomon, and Rosalyn W. Stewart, this textbook from Mosby supports nursing students, medical students, advanced practice nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals across clinical education.

The text organizes physical assessment skills around key clinical scenarios and physiological systems. Core chapters address the health history interviewing process and mental status evaluation before examining major organ systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and neurologic assessment. Additional specialized chapters cover emergency situations and sports participation evaluations.

Each chapter integrates lifespan considerations across four distinct sections: Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities. This structure helps clinicians recognize normal variations and unexpected findings in patients of all ages.