Mosby's Pocket Guide for Health Assessment (Nursing Pocket Guides) - Softcover

Weilitz MSN(R) RN CN ANP, Pamela; Potter RN PhD FAAN, Patricia A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323042295 ISBN 13: 9780323042291

Publisher: Mosby, 2006

Synopsis

This portable, practical guide covers all aspects of health assessment in a concise, step-by-step format. The logical head-to-toe organization provides a quick reference whether assessing a specific body system or conducting a complete physical exam. Up to date, streamlined, and clinically focused, this new edition is perfect for use in any setting.

• Chapters take a consistent, step-by-step approach to body system assessment with headings for Critical Thinking Application, Equipment, Patient Preparation, and History.
• Unexpected Assessment Findings present Findings, Significance, and Nursing Interventions for situations requiring immediate action.
• Highlights important patient safety, comfort, and effective assessment information.
• Delegation Considerations define the appropriate role of assistive personnel.
• Patient Education sections emphasize teaching opportunities in client interactions.

• Spiral binding allows for ease of use.
• 2-column format presents assessment techniques, as well as normal and abnormal findings, in a clear and easy-to-follow layout.
• Cultural Variations ― including new coverage of East Indian, Middle Eastern, and East European Block ethnic groups ― highlight client preferences and significant assessment findings.
• Age-Specific Variations include considerations for pediatric, adolescent, and older adult age groups.

About this title

About the Author:

Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Director of Research, Patient Care Services Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0323042295
• ISBN 13: 9780323042291
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 400