"Previous editions copyrighted 2020, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004, 2000, 1996, 1993"--title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Assessment of the Whole Person. Evidence-based assessment ; Cultural assessment ; The interview ; The complete health history ; Mental status assessment ; Substance use assessment ; Family violence and human trafficking -- Approach to the Clinical Setting. Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting ; General survey and measurement ; Vital signs ; Pain assessment ; Nutrition assessment -- Physical Examination. Skin, hair, and nails ; Head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics ; Eyes ; Ears ; Nose, mouth, and throat ; Breasts, axillae, and regional lymphatics ; Thorax and lungs ; Heart and neck vessels ; Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system ; Abdomen ; Musculoskeletal system ; Neurologic system ; Male genitourinary system ; Anus, rectum, and prostate ; Female genitourinary system -- Integration : Putting It All Together. The complete health assessment: Adult ; The complete physical assessment: Infant, young child, and adolescent ; Bedside assessment and electronic documentation ; Pregnancy ; Functional assessment of the older adult -- Wellness Screening.
Summary:
"With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis's Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 9th Edition is the most widely used, authoritative, complete, and easily implemented learning solution for health assessment in nursing. This hub of a tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance, and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach to health assessment and physical examination. With an enhanced focus on today's need-to-know information, the 9th edition integrates concepts from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative, concepts of interprofessional collaboration, enhanced transgender considerations, and integrated content and electronic resources for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®."-- publisher's website. "Master physical examination with Jarvis -- the most trusted name in health assessment for nurses! With an easy-to-follow approach, unmatched learning support, and new Next-Generation NCLEX® integration, 'Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th Edition', is the most widely used, authoritative, complete, and easily implemented learning solution for health assessment in nursing. Updated! Photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing inclusivity and representation for better health outcomes. Updated! Expanded transgender considerations promote culturally competent care of this underserved patient population. New! Wellness Screening guidelines feature recommendations for average-risk and high-risk groups and provide a quick reference with evidence-based citations for clinicians. New! Fully integrated print and electronic coverage of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) helps equip you for the Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN). Updated! An unsurpassed collection of more than 1100 full-color illustrations vividly showcases anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings. Updated! An increased focus on social determinants of health (SDOH) addresses the disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approach. Updated! Genetics and Environment sections explore the current science of genetic influence on common disease states while also giving importance to environment and SDOH. A clear, conversational, step-by-step, evidence-based approach covers physical examination and health assessment of patients throughout the life span. A consistent format from chapter to chapter features sections on structure and function, subjective data, objective data, documentation and critical thinking, health promotion and patient teaching, and abnormal findings to help you learn to assess systematically. Engaging online learning resources include assessment video clips; review questions for the NCLEX®; case studies for the NGN; audio clips of heart, lung, and abdominal sounds; assessment checklists; and much more."-- taken from back cover.
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