TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jarvis,Carolyn
TI  - Physical examination & health assessment
SN  - 0721684246
PY  - 2000///
CY  - Philadelphia
PB  - Saunders
KW  - Physical diagnosis
KW  - Nursing assessment
KW  - Physical Examination
KW  - methods
KW  - Medical History Taking
KW  - Nursing Assessment
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contents

Unit I. 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 II. 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. Anus, rectum, and prostate.
24. Female genitalia
25. The pregnant female

Unit IV. Integration of the health assessment.
26. The complete health assessment: putting it all together.
27. Critical Thinking in health assessment
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