Primary Care: A Collaborative PracticeWritten specifically for nurse practitioners, this unique, comprehensive primary care reference provides concise, yet thorough information that primary care providers need in today's fast-paced, collaborative environment. PRIMARY CARE: A COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE is based on a body systems framework and covers a multitude of adult disorders and related issues, including barotrauma, rehabilitation, and domestic violence. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference, each disorder is discussed from a primary care perspective with the information and approach necessary to care for adult patients in a caring, cost-effective manner. A variety of contributors include nurse practitioners, doctors, physician assistants, respiratory technicians, and nurses from all over the country. * Written for nurse practitioners by nurse practitioners, doctors, physician assistants, technicians, and nurses from all over the country, reflecting the true nature of today's collaborative practice and a nationwide appeal. * Organized alphabetically by body system for fast and easy reference. * Includes an 8-page, full color plate section with high-quality photos of physical findings. * Concisely but thoroughly analyzes the multitude of problems encountered in primary care. * Covers disorders and issues not usually found in primary care textbooks, including barotrauma, domestic violence, rehabilitation, and lactation. * Thoroughly covers cardiac conditions and office emergencies, areas usually given limited coverage in primary care texts. * Includes lifestyle assessment, a discussion on collaborative practice, and an extensive lifespan section, which covers issues ranging from adolescence to geriatrics. * Written clearly and concisely for easy, yet thorough referencing. * Includes an easy-to-find special icon and indications for those conditions that need immediate referral to a specialist or hospital. * Features Diagnostic and Differential Diagnosis boxes for easy, quick reference to aid in test selection and diagnosis. * Includes specific information on co-management of complex conditions with specialists or physicians. * Incorporates patient education guidelines for each condition to enhance nurse practitioners' ability to counsel patients. |
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... lesions of vitiligo and pityriasis alba . Oblique light- ing may assist in determining if a macule is flat or raised , suggesting a papule . Papules can be solid or fluid - filled lesions that are elevated and are less than 5 mm in ...
... lesions of vitiligo and pityriasis alba . Oblique light- ing may assist in determining if a macule is flat or raised , suggesting a papule . Papules can be solid or fluid - filled lesions that are elevated and are less than 5 mm in ...
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A Collaborative Practice Terry Mahan Buttaro. Secondary Lesions Box 38-2 Secondary lesions are changes that occur in primary lesions as a result of environmental factors , self - care practices ( such as scratching ) , inflammation of ...
A Collaborative Practice Terry Mahan Buttaro. Secondary Lesions Box 38-2 Secondary lesions are changes that occur in primary lesions as a result of environmental factors , self - care practices ( such as scratching ) , inflammation of ...
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... lesions that are 2 to 3 cm in diameter and are often in a state of cyclical eruption . Scarring is associated with these lesions . The third category is the herpetiform ulceration , which often is mistaken for lesions of the herpes ...
... lesions that are 2 to 3 cm in diameter and are often in a state of cyclical eruption . Scarring is associated with these lesions . The third category is the herpetiform ulceration , which often is mistaken for lesions of the herpes ...
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