TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jarvis,Carolyn
TI  - Physical examination and health assessment
SN  - 0721659225
PY  - 1996///
CY  - Philadelphia
PB  - Saunders
KW  - Physical diagnosis
KW  - Nursing assessment
KW  - Physical Examination
KW  - methods
KW  - nurses' instruction
KW  - Nursing Assessment
N1  - 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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