Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 5e [Paperback]

Carolyn Jarvis PhD APN CNP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2007 | ISBN-10: 141603854X | ISBN-13: 978-1416038542 | Edition: 5

Ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting, this guide summarizes essential assessment skills with color pathology photos and illustrations, examination steps for each body system, normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cross-cultural considerations, nursing diagnoses, and summary checklists.

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Find all the answers you need - any time!

About the Author

Carolyn Jarvis, MSN, APN, CNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington, IL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 5 edition (November 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141603854X
• ISBN-13: 978-1416038542
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Assessment & Diagnosis

More About the Author

Carolyn Jarvis, MSN, APN, CNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington, IL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL.

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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great handheld reference for nursing students!, November 19, 2003

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Jennifer Sutton (TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment (Paperback)

I use this handheld book for quick references at clinicals and in class. It has great color illustrations and is very easy to read. The full sized text was assigned in my assessment class so I went ahead and bought the handheld. I would reccomend it to any nursing student. It covers everything, and at the end it has a full scale assessment in detail that I found very helpful on my final grade for a head to toe assessment.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable clinical reference!, March 25, 2007

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Christopher T. Bajkiewicz "bajbunch" (Chula Vista, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment (Paperback)

Jarvis entire textbook and pocket guide system is top-rate. My MSN program uses them, and am I grateful! I will cherish and reference Jarvis form many years to come!

Thank you, Prof Jarvis!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tool, January 3, 2011

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This review is from: Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 5e (Paperback)

This book is a pricless tool for nursing assessment. I must admit, that as an LPN I felt a bit lost before I got this book for RN school. It explains each step of the assesment in an easy-to-follow manner. The illustrations are great, too! I recommend this text!