Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Author: Mary Ellen Zator Estes
Edition: 004
Product Type: Book w/Multimedia (CD, DVD or Electronic)
ISBN 13: 9781435427563
ISBN 10: 1435427564
Copyright: 2010

Price: $248.95

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Description:

Gain confidence and competence with Health Assessment & Physical Examination, Fourth Edition!

Promoting healthy outcomes in patients begins with thorough and knowledgeable assessment, a key nursing responsibility. As you develop and refine your examination skills, you will learn to view the patient from a holistic perspective of not only physical well-being, but social, spiritual, emotional, and psychological health as well. With Health Assessment & Physical Examination, Fourth Edition, you will gain the confidence and technical skills required of a competent and well-trained professional.

Features:

New case studies are included throughout to encourage you to apply critical thinking skills to real-life scenarios.
New interactive in-book CD-ROM includes assessments, heart and lung sounds, an audio glossary, chapter activities, and much more.
New review questions are included in each chapter.
Assessment in Brief checklists show the steps for performing each type of assessment; these are also included in tear-out cards at the back of the book, which can be used as pocket-sized clinical references.
Pain Assessment section has been expanded with new information on nursing diagnoses, interventions, and expected outcomes related to pain as a presenting symptom.
A robust Online Companion offers invaluable resources such as web links, study exercises, practice activities, and more.

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