A Practical Guide to Health Assessment
Brand: Saunders
Author: Leasia, Marilyn Shelley
Edition: 2
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Number Of Pages: 516
EAN: 9780721689890
Release Date: 15-01-2002
Languages: English
Binding: spiral_bound
Package Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.9 x 0.9 inches
Details: This step-by-step, illustrated guide shows readers how to take a health history, perform a physical examination, and distinguish normal from abnormal findings. Chapters are arranged by body system, and each begins with a brief, but concise summary of that system's anatomy. Demonstrates how to conduct an effective health history with step-by-step tips and 2-colour multicultural illustrations Presents specific questions to help readers obtain a comprehensive, subjective profile of the patient's overall physical appearance, behaviour, body development and movement, weight and height, vital signs, respirations and blood pressure Highlights specific pediatric and geriatric considerations for the physical exam, normal and abnormal findings, procedures and variations in findings Uses illustrations to aid the reader in reviewing anatomy and physiology Distinguishes normal from abnormal findings with a 3-column comparative presentation of findings Offers illustrated examples of various patient positions and guidance as to when to use a particular positioning method Includes lists of equipment needed for general survey and assessing each syste Focused Rapid Assessment boxes summarise presenting symptoms for 8 common complaints: headache, fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, change in mental status, abdominal pain, low back pain and dizziness Expanded cultural content with highlighted cultural considerations, increased cultural competency and awareness Updated content throughout ensures clinical currency Streamlined design makes more effective use of space and highlights key information Icons highlight important content: Transcultural Considerations. Pediatric Considerations. Gertiatric Considerations. Focused Rapid Assessment boxes