Pocket Guide for Nursing Health Assessment: A Best Practice Approach [1° ed.] 9781582558462, 1582558469

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Pocket Guide for Nursing Health Assessment: A Best Practice Approach [1° ed.]
 9781582558462, 1582558469

Table of contents :
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright
Clinical Consultant
Preface
Contents
UNIT 1: Basic Assessment Concepts
CHAPTER
1: Interview and Health History
Interviewing and Therapeutic Communication
Health History: Subjective Data Collection
CHAPTER
2: Overview of Physical Examination
Infection Control and Related Issues
Cardinal Techniques of Physical Assessment
Equipment
Lifespan Considerations
Cultural Considerations
UNIT 2: General Health Assessments
CHAPTER
3: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain Assessment
Acute Assessment
Objective Data Collection
CHAPTER
4: Nutrition Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Associated Nursing Diagnoses, Outcomes, and Interventions
CHAPTER
5: Mental Health Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with Mental Health
UNIT 3: Regional Examinations
CHAPTER
6: Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Associated Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions
CHAPTER
7: Head and Neck Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with the Head and Neck
CHAPTER
8: Eyes Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with the Eyes
CHAPTER
9: Ears Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions
CHAPTER 10: Nose, Sinuses, Mouth, and Throat Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions
CHAPTER 11: Thorax and Lung Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Associated Nursing Diagnoses, Outcomes, and Interventions
CHAPTER 12: Heart and Neck Vessels Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions for Cardiovascular Conditions
CHAPTER 13: Peripheral Vascular with Lymphatics Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions for the Peripheral Vascular System
CHAPTER 14: Breasts with Lymphatics Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with Breasts
CHAPTER 15: Abdominal Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with the Abdomen
CHAPTER 16: Musculoskeletal Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with the Musculoskeletal System
CHAPTER 17: Neurological Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Intervention Associated with the Neurological System
CHAPTER 18: Male Genitalia and Rectal Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with the Male Genital System
CHAPTER 19: Female Genitalia and Rectal Assessment
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions
UNIT 4: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
CHAPTER 20: Adult Head-to-Toe Examination
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
CHAPTER 21: Pregnant Women
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions Associated with Pregnancy
CHAPTER 22: Children: Newborns Through Adolescents
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
CHAPTER 23: Older Adults
Subjective Data Collection
Objective Data Collection
Common Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions for Older Adults
Illustration Credit List
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 21
Index

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