Includes bibliographical references (pages 1024-1030) and index (pages 1037-1050).
Contents:
24. 1. Assessing older adults. 2. Critical thinking and clinical judgment in health assessment -- 3. Interviewing and communication -- 4. The health history -- 5. Cultural and spiritual assessment -- 6. Physical examination : getting started -- 7. General survey including vital signs and pain -- 8. Nutrition and hydration -- Body Systems. 9. The integumentary system -- 10. The head and neck -- 11. The eyes -- 12. Ears, nose, mouth, and throat -- 13. The respiratory system -- 14. The cardiovascular system -- 15. The peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- 16. The gastrointestinal and renal systems -- 17. The breasts and axillae -- 18. The musculoskeletal system -- 19. Mental status and mental health assessment -- 20. The nervous system -- 21. Reproductive systems -- 22. Putting the physical examination all together -- Special Lifespan. 23. Assessing children : infancy through adolescence -- 24. Assessing older adults.
Summary:
Continuing a legacy of excellence that spans nearly five decades, Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 3rd Edition, adapts the proven techniques and vibrant visuals of Bates' gold-standard assessment text specifically for the needs of today's nursing students. Thoroughly updated, evidence-based coverage emphasizes the healthy patient and clearly details common findings and diseases to help students develop and practice key skills in physical examination and history taking. Content is logically organized by Foundations, Body Systems, and Special Lifespan Considerations, incorporating essential review of anatomy and physiology, as well as critical practice in health history review, recording findings, and health promotion. Reflecting the latest research in the field, including emerging issues such as vaping, the opioid crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Edition combines trusted approaches with current clinical perspectives to equip your students for success throughout their nursing careers--Provided by publisher.
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