Dains, Joyce E.

Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care / Joyce E. Dains, Linda Ciofu Baumann, Pamela Scheibel. - 2nd edition - St. Louis : Mosby, c2003 - xiv, 512 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

I. Introduction.
1.Clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis

II. Common problems of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
2.Earache
3.Sore throat
4.Nasal symptoms and sinus congestion
5.Hoarseness
6.Red eye
7.Vision loss

III. Common problems of the skin.
8.Rashes and skin lesions

IV. Common problems of the cardiovascular system.
9.Chest pain
10.Evidenced-based practice Syncope

V. Common problems of the respiratory system.
11.Dyspnea
12.Cough

VI. Common problems of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system.
13.Abdominal pain
14.Diarrhea
15.Constipation
16.Rectal pain, itching, and bleeding

VII. Common problems of the genitourinary system.
17. Urinary incontinence
18.Urinary problems in females and children
19.Genitourinary problems in males
20.Penile discharge

VIII. Common gynecological problems.
21.Vaginal discharge and itching
22.Vaginal bleeding
23.Amenorrhea

IX. Common problems of the breasts.
24.Breast lumps and nipple discharge
25.Breast pain

X. Common problems of the musculoskeletal system.
26.Limb pain
27.Acute low back pain

XI. Common problems of the neurological system.
28.Headache
29.Dizziness

XII. Common problems in mental status.
30.Confusion in older adults
31.Sleep problems

XIII. Common systemic problems.
32.Fever
33.Fatigue


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Diagnosis, Differential.
Medical logic.
Medical history taking.
Physical diagnosis.
Diagnosis, Differential.
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures.
Primary Health Care.

WB 141.5 D133a 2003