Health Assessment: A Nursing Approach

This unique text presents basic health assessment using a strong nursing focus. Strong visual displays are presented throughout, including traditional physical examination and health assessment techniques, in a two-column format identifying the procedures and clinical significance for each step. It is expertly written and uses the nursing frameworks of functional health patterns and nursing diagnoses. New chapters include The Physical Examination and Health Assessment in Special Situations. This edition also contains expanded nursing diagnosis sections, new examination and documentation guidelines, and many new photographs.