Pocket Guide to Health Assessment
5th Edition
Published on 6. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
687 pages
978-0-323-01918-7 (ISBN)
Description
This popular reference provides useful guidelines for performing physical examinations and health assessments in any type of clinical setting. The logical organization makes information easy to locate, whether performing a complete physical exam or focusing on a specific body system. A three-column format lists areas assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal, providing all key information.
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Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
RN and LPN students.
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Over 165 ills
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-01918-7 (9780323019187)
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New editions
Pamela Weilitz | Patricia A. Potter
Mosby's Pocket Guide for Health Assessment
Book
10/2006
6th Edition
Mosby
€34.65
Article is exhausted; no reprint
Previous edition
Patricia A. Potter
Pocket Guide to Health Assessment
Book
04/1998
4th Edition
Mosby
€39.80
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Content
PART I PRELIMINARY SKILLS Chapter 1 - Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment Chapter 2 - Nursing Health History and Interview Process Chapter 3 - Physical Assessment Skills Chapter 4 - Preparation for the Examination Chapter 5 - Organizing and Completing the History and Physical Examination PART II BODY SYSTEM ASSESSMENT Chapter 6 - General Survey Chapter 7 - Integument Chapter 8 - Head and Neck Chapter 9 - Eyes Chapter 10 - Ears Chapter 11 - Nose and Sinuses Chapter 12 - Mouth, Pharynx and Throat Chapter 13 - Thorax and Lungs Chapter 14 - Heart and Vascular System Chapter 15 - Breasts Chapter 16 - Abdomen Chapter 17 - Genital-Urinary Chapter 18 - Rectum and Anus Chapter 19 - Musculoskeletal System Chapter 20 - Neurological System Chapter 21 - Nutrition References