This popular, portable reference provides useful guidelines for performing physical examinations and health assessments in any type of clinical setting. The logical organization makes information easy to locate, whether performing a complete physical exam or focusing on a specific body system. The clear step-by-step approach to body system assessment and the new spiral binding are perfect for ease of use. A new, three-column format lists areas assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal in one tidy place.
* Logical organization makes information easy to locate. * Clear step-by-step approach to body system assessment. * Summary of client and equipment preparation. * Listing of potential nursing diagnoses. * Special gerontologic and pediatric factors guide in modifying techniques and accurately interpreting findings. * Teaching considerations help integrate teaching with assessment. * Nurse Alerts throughout caution about techniques to avoid or signs/symptoms to watch for. * Critical Thinking model addresses the application of critical thinking to health assessment to help the student or novice. * Delegation Considerations address the appropriate role of unlicensed assistive personnel in health assessment. * Broadside three-column format presents all key information - area assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal - in one place for ease of use. * Cultural variations highlight possible client preferences and pertinent assessment findings. * Spiral binding lays flat for easy reference. * Current CDC Standard Precautions guidelines incorporated throughout advise when to use protective garments.
A Volume in the Nursing Pocket Guides Series
(PREVIOUS EDITION AVAILABLE IN SPANISH.8480861495)
* Logical organization makes information easy to locate. * Clear step-by-step approach to body system assessment. * Summary of client and equipment preparation. * Listing of potential nursing diagnoses. * Special gerontologic and pediatric factors guide in modifying techniques and accurately interpreting findings. * Teaching considerations help integrate teaching with assessment. * Nurse Alerts throughout caution about techniques to avoid or signs/symptoms to watch for. * Critical Thinking model addresses the application of critical thinking to health assessment to help the student or novice. * Delegation Considerations address the appropriate role of unlicensed assistive personnel in health assessment. * Broadside three-column format presents all key information - area assessed, normal findings, and variations from normal - in one place for ease of use. * Cultural variations highlight possible client preferences and pertinent assessment findings. * Spiral binding lays flat for easy reference. * Current CDC Standard Precautions guidelines incorporated throughout advise when to use protective garments.
A Volume in the Nursing Pocket Guides Series
(PREVIOUS EDITION AVAILABLE IN SPANISH.8480861495)
