Pocket Guide to Health Assessment

This popular, portable 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. The clear step-by-step approach to body system assessment and the new spiral binding are perfect for ease of use. A new, three-column format lists areas assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal in one tidy place.

* Logical organization makes information easy to locate. * Clear step-by-step approach to body system assessment. * Summary of client and equipment preparation. * Listing of potential nursing diagnoses. * Special gerontologic and pediatric factors guide in modifying techniques and accurately interpreting findings. * Teaching considerations help integrate teaching with assessment. * Nurse Alerts throughout caution about techniques to avoid or signs/symptoms to watch for. * Critical Thinking model addresses the application of critical thinking to health assessment to help the student or novice. * Delegation Considerations address the appropriate role of unlicensed assistive personnel in health assessment. * Broadside three-column format presents all key information - area assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal - in one place for ease of use. * Cultural variations highlight possible client preferences and pertinent assessment findings. * Spiral binding lays flat for easy reference. * Current CDC Standard Precautions guidelines incorporated throughout advise when to use protective garments.

A Volume in the Nursing Pocket Guides Series

(PREVIOUS EDITION AVAILABLE IN SPANISH.8480861495)