Physical Examination and Health AssessmentThis comprehensive, easy-to-read, full-color textbook is a standard in physical assessment that features a holistic approach and a strong nursing perspective. Step-by-step guidelines demonstrate the skills necessary to take a complete health history and perform a thorough physical examination on clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds, as well as pregnant women. This edition includes over 240 new full-color photographs and illustrations depicting a wide range of conditions. It also contains a new chapter on the pregnant female. Video Critical Thinking Questions in each body system chapter correspond with the Saunders Physical Examination and Health Assessment Series. Nursing diagnoses are separated into Risk and Wellness categories. This edition also includes updated appendices on the 1999 Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule for the U.S. and the CDC Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions. (Includes a CD ROM with case studies and a FREE SIMON website at: www.harcourthealth.com/SIMON/Jarvis/) |
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... pain follows to illustrate the cultural variability that may occur with a symptom of significant concern . Transcultural Expression of Symptoms : Pain To illustrate the manner in which symptom expression may reflect the person's ...
... pain follows to illustrate the cultural variability that may occur with a symptom of significant concern . Transcultural Expression of Symptoms : Pain To illustrate the manner in which symptom expression may reflect the person's ...
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Carolyn Jarvis. Examiner Asks 1 Chest pain . Any chest pain or tightness ? Onset : When did it start ? How long have you had it this time ? Had this type of pain before ? How often ? Location : where did the pain start ? Does the pain ...
Carolyn Jarvis. Examiner Asks 1 Chest pain . Any chest pain or tightness ? Onset : When did it start ? How long have you had it this time ? Had this type of pain before ? How often ? Location : where did the pain start ? Does the pain ...
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... pain ? Has this amount changed recently ? • Is the pain worse with elevation ? Worse with cool temperatures ? Does the pain wake you up at night ? • Any recent change in exercise , a new exercise , increasing exercise ? What relieves this ...
... pain ? Has this amount changed recently ? • Is the pain worse with elevation ? Worse with cool temperatures ? Does the pain wake you up at night ? • Any recent change in exercise , a new exercise , increasing exercise ? What relieves this ...
Contents
Assessment of the Whole Person 1 CHAPTER NINETEEN | 3 |
Physical Examination | 163 |
Assessment for Health and Illness 3 CHAPTER TWENTY | 625 |
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