Health assessment & physical examination /
Health assessment and physical examination
Mary Ellen Zator Estes.
- 2nd edition.
- Albany, N.Y. : Delmar/Thomson Learning, c2002.
- xxvii, 932 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 869-885) and index.
Contents Unit 1: Laying the Foundation Chapter 1: Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Chapter 2: The Patient Interview Chapter 3: The Complete Health History Including Documentation
Unit 2: Special Assessments Chapter 4: Developmental Assessment Chapter 5: Cultural Assessment Chapter 6: Spiritual Assessment Chapter 7: Nutritional Assessment
Unit 3: Physical Assessment Chapter 8: Physical Assessment Techniques Chapter 9: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain Chapter 10: Skin, Hair, and Nails Chapter 11: Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics Chapter 12: Eyes Chapter 13: Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Chapter 14: Breasts and Regional Nodes Chapter 15: Thorax and Lungs Chapter 16: Heart and Peripheral Vasculature Chapter 17: Abdomen Chapter 18: Musculoskeletal System Chapter 19: Mental Status and Neurological Techniques Chapter 20: Female Genitalia Chapter 21: Male Genitalia Chapter 22: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
Unit 4: Special Populations Chapter 23: Pregnant Patient Chapter 24: Pediatric Patient
Unit 5: Putting It All Together Chapter 25: The Complete Health History and Physical Examination