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Physical examination and health assessment / Carolyn Jarvis.

By: Publication details: Philadelphia : Saunders, c1996.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xx, 937 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 0721659225
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • WB 205 J38p 1996
Contents:
Contents Unit 1. Assessment of the whole person. 1. Assessment for health and illness 2. Developmental tasks and health promotion across the life cycle 3. Transcultural considerations in assessment 4. The interview 5. The complete health history 6. Mental status assessment 7. Nutritional assessment. Unit 2. Physical examination. 8. Assessment techniques and approach to the clinical setting 9. General survey, measurement, vital signs 10. Skin, hair, and nails 11. Head and neck, including regional lymphatics 12. Eyes 13. Ears 14. Nose, mouth, and throat 15. Breasts and regional lymphatics 16. Thorax and lungs 17. Heart and neck vessels 18. Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system. 19. Abdomen 20. Musculoskeletal system 21. Neurologic system 22. Male genitalia 23. Female genitalia 24. Anus, rectum, and prostate. Unit 3. Integration of the health assessment. 25. The complete health assessment: putting it all together. 26. Critical thinking in Health Assessment
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Book Open Access Book Open Access Health Sciences Library WB 205 J38p 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available MBAL22031673
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
Unit 1. Assessment of the whole person.
1. Assessment for health and illness
2. Developmental tasks and health promotion across the life cycle
3. Transcultural considerations in assessment
4. The interview
5. The complete health history
6. Mental status assessment
7. Nutritional assessment.

Unit 2. Physical examination.
8. Assessment techniques and approach to the clinical setting
9. General survey, measurement, vital signs
10. Skin, hair, and nails
11. Head and neck, including regional lymphatics
12. Eyes
13. Ears
14. Nose, mouth, and throat
15. Breasts and regional lymphatics
16. Thorax and lungs
17. Heart and neck vessels
18. Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system.
19. Abdomen
20. Musculoskeletal system
21. Neurologic system
22. Male genitalia
23. Female genitalia
24. Anus, rectum, and prostate.

Unit 3. Integration of the health assessment.
25. The complete health assessment: putting it all together.
26. Critical thinking in Health Assessment

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