Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
23 November 2016

Examination of patients

Series: Incredibly Easy! Series®

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Ready to learn health assessment skills? The fully updated Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition, shows you how�with humor, great visuals, and real-life scenarios. Hundreds of colorful drawings, diagrams, and photos support easy-to-follow, expert nursing instruction on the many skills needed for physical exams and assessments of every body system, from head to toe. Fulfill the requirements of student nursing�and start your nursing practice with a high standard�with this top-level direction on performing solid, accurate health assessments! Benefit from the expert wisdom of this invaluable guide, featuring . . . - NEW content on geriatric care from the Diagnostic and Statistical

Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth and Fifth Edition (DSM-4 and DSM-5) - Simple-to-use and easy-to-follow guidance on all aspects of health

assessment - Fully illustrated examples of best practices - Current nursing

standards for each type of assessment - Support for accurate assessment - Guides you through the anatomy

and assessment processes for each body system or health issue,

including skin, hair, and nails; eyes and ears; nose, mouth, throat,

and neck; pregnancy, and the respiratory, cardiovascular,

gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and genitourinary

systems - Step-by-step guidance on examination skills with photos, diagrams,

drawings, and descriptions for areas including:

- Use of examination tools and equipment

- Choosing, using, and interpreting assessment tests

- Spotting abnormalities

- Palpating the nose and maxillary sinuses

- Measuring diaphragm movement

- Percussing the chest

- Measuring vision

- Assessing eye muscle function

- Hearing and voice assessments - Special chapter features:

- Take Note - Real-life examples of documentation for

complex conditions

- Outside the norm - Photos and explanations of

abnormalities

- Memory board - Memory tricks that help you remember vital

concepts and key treatments

- Symptom synopsis - Symptoms, key facts, and possible

causes for numerous conditions

- Skill check - Expert guidance, backed by real-life photos,

- on how to examine and assess different body systems and

- functions

- Q&A - End-of-chapter quizzes�puzzles, riddles, and

multiple-choice questions to help you retain essential

information

By: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Imprint: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781496325143
ISBN 10: 1496325141
Series: Incredibly Easy! Series®
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 23 November 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9781975222222
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Health Assessment Made Incredibly Visual

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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