Assessment : A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses.

By:

Springhouse

Contributor(s):

Wilkins, Lippincott Williams &

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781451165180

Subject(s):

Nursing assessment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc

Genre/Form:

Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: AssessmentDDC classification:

616.07/5

LOC classification:

RT48 -- .A874 2005eb

Online resources:

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Contents:

Assessment -- Contents -- Contributors and consultants -- Foreword -- Health history -- Fundamental physical assessment techniques -- Mental health assessment -- Nutritional assessment -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Gastrointestinal system -- Neurologic system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Breasts and axillae -- Female genitourinary system -- Male genitourinary system -- Integumentary system -- Eyes -- Ears, nose, and throat -- Quick-reference guide to laboratory test results -- Quick guide to head-to-toe assessment -- Laboratory value changes in elderly patients -- Resources for professionals, patients, and caregivers -- Index.

Summary: This unique 2-in-1 reference presents vital information on history taking, physical examination, and interpretation of findings in two practical, helpful ways on every page. The wide inner column contains detailed narrative text; the narrow outer column contains brief bulleted summaries of the same information. This format enables nurses to quickly scan the bulleted points and jump to more detail as needed without turning the page. In addition to full assessment guidance for every body system, this essential reference covers mental health assessment and nutritional assessment. Two 8-page full-color inserts bring to life assessment techniques and landmarks. Icons highlight specific techniques; lifespan, gender, and racial differences in findings; and abnormal findings.

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This unique 2-in-1 reference presents vital information on history taking, physical examination, and interpretation of findings in two practical, helpful ways on every page. The wide inner column contains detailed narrative text; the narrow outer column contains brief bulleted summaries of the same information. This format enables nurses to quickly scan the bulleted points and jump to more detail as needed without turning the page. In addition to full assessment guidance for every body system, this essential reference covers mental health assessment and nutritional assessment. Two 8-page full-color inserts bring to life assessment techniques and landmarks. Icons highlight specific techniques; lifespan, gender, and racial differences in findings; and abnormal findings.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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