Physical Examination And Health Assessment

With an easy-to-read approach and unmatched learning support Physical Examination & Health Assessment 6th Edition offers a clear logical and holistic approach to physical exam across the lifespan Detailed illustrations summary checklists and new learning resources ensure that you learn all the skills you need to know This gold standard in physical exam reflects what is going on in nursing today with coverage of emerging trends and new evidence-based content It's easy to see why this text is far and away 1 in this market!A clear logical and streamlined approach simplifies content and helps you learn to perform the complete health assessment The conversational easy-to-understand writing style makes learning easier A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings and
uses step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings 1200 full-color illustrations present anatomy and physiology examination techniques and abnormal findings Abnormal findings tables include more than 300 pathophysiology photos to help in recognizing sorting and describing abnormalities Comprehensive coverage reflects the realities of today's nursing practice NEW content on the Electronic Health Record charting and narrative recording provides examples of how to document assessment findings 150 NEW normal and abnormal examination photos for the nose mouth throat thorax and pediatric assessment show findings that are unexpected or that require referral for follow-up care with cultural diversity and developmental variations UPDATED evidence-based practice content
is highlighted and reflects a focus on conducting the most effective accurate examinations UPDATED case studies provide opportunities to apply your knowledge and develop your analytical skills Checklists for use in RN-to-BSN completion programs provide a refresher for seasoned nurses returning to the classroom A holistic approach to assessment accommodates the diverse types of patients that you will encounter in the real world Documentation and Critical Thinking sections provide real-world clinical examples of specific patients and how to record assessment findings in the patient's chart using the SOAP format Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes enable patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment and now address the key concept of prevention Developmental
Competence sections provide age-specific assessment techniques for infants children adolescents pregnant women and older adults Culture and Genetics sections include biocultural and transcultural information on an increasingly diverse patient population Spanish-language translations highlight important phrases for improved data gathering and communication during the physical examination with Spanish-speaking patients NEW evidence-based guidelines reflect a focus on conducting the most effective qualitative examsNEW Substance Use Assessment chapter addresses this increasingly critical aspect of holistic patient assessments100 new photos of step-by-step examination techniques include all-new exam panoramas for key systems 100 new abnormal findings photos provide instant visual cues for
findings that are unexpected or that require referral for follow-up careExpanded chapter on assessment of the hospitalized adult provides a focused assessment of the patient in the hospital settingNew content on obesity provides current information on this growing health problem