Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6th Edition

With an easy-to-read approach and unmatched learning support, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 6th Edition offers a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical exam across the lifespan. Detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources ensure that you learn all the skills you need to know. This gold standard in physical exam reflects what is going on in nursing today with coverage of emerging trends and new evidence-based content. It's easy to see why this text is, far and away, #1 in this market!

This item is a stand-alone text.

• A clear, conversational writing style makes learning easier.
• A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, and uses color, step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings.
• Over 1,000 full-color illustrations present anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings.
• Developmental considerations help in caring for patients across the lifespan with age-specific assessment techniques for infants, children, adolescents, pregnant females, and older adults.
• Abnormal findings tables include over 300 pathology photos to help in recognizing, sorting, and describing abnormalities.
• Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes enable patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment.

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Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6e (Jarvis, Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment)

Ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting, this portable companion to Carolyn Jarvis' Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6th Edition summarizes essential assessment skills and techniques for the most effective physical examinations. Access full-color pathology photos and illustrations, health history, examination steps for each body system, normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cross-cultural considerations, related nursing diagnoses, and summary checklists anytime you need them with this convenient clinical tool.

• Convenient, color-coded design helps you easily locate the information you need.
• More than 160 full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate important anatomy and physiology concepts, examination steps, and normal and abnormal findings.
• Age-specific developmental competencies highlight important considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and aging patients.
• Cultural competency icons alert you to relevant cultural distinctions you may encounter in the clinical setting.

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Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Gain confidence and competence with HEALTH ASSESSMENT & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, fifth 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 fifth edition you will gain the confidence and technical skills required of a competent and well-trained professional.

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Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Text and Mosby's Nursing Video Skills: Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 2e Package, 6e

This money saving package includes the 6th edition of Physical Examination and Health Assessment and Mosby's Nursing Video Skills: Physical Examination and Health Assessment.