Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Edited by
  • Annette Browne, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia; New Investigator, Canadian Institutes of Health Research; Scholar, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Vancouver, BC
  • June MacDonald-Jenkins, RN, BScN, MSc, Professor, School of Health and Community Studies, Durham College; Assistant Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON
  • Marian Luctkar-Flude, RN, BScN, MScN, Health Assessment Lecturer & Course Coordinator, School of Nursing; Nursing Lab Coordinator, Faculty of Health Sciences Patient Simulation Lab, Queen's University; Project Coordinator, Interprofessional Health Education Through Patient Simulation; Nursing Research Program Coordinator, Nursing Research Unit, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
By
  • Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APN, CNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL

The Canadian edition of Carolyn Jarvis’ renowned textbook, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, provides a comprehensive approach to health assessment from a Canadian perspective. An outstanding art program, a clear writing style, and a holistic approach to assessment across the life cycle help you develop, practice, and learn to trust your health history and physical examination skills. Organized by body system, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, Canadian Edition, presents the steps of a complete physical examination in the same logical sequence as performed in practice. The combination of an attractive and user-friendly format, integrated life span content, attention to cultural and social considerations, the inclusion of hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and numerous practical tools have made this textbook a bestseller that is trusted by instructors and students alike. In addition, our Canadian author team and ten Canadian contributors have taken careful steps to ensure the inclusion of the latest Canadian practice guidelines and research.

Whether you are a novice student examiner or an advanced-practice student, you’ll find that this book contains everything you need to develop and refine your clinical skills.

Hardbound, 936 Pages

Published: July 2008

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-897422-18-2

Contents

  • UNIT 1: Assessment of the Whole Person

    1. Critical Thinking in Health Assessment

    2. Developmental Tasks and Health Promotion across the Life Cycle

    3. Cultural and Social Considerations in Health Assessment

    4. The Interview

    5. The Complete Health History

    6. Mental Status Assessment

    7. Interpersonal Violence Assessment


    UNIT 2: Approach to the Clinical Setting

    8. Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting

    9. General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

    10. Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign

    11. Nutritional Assessment


    UNIT 3: Physical Examination

    12. Skin, Hair, and Nails

    13. Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics

    14. Eyes

    15. Ears

    16. Nose, Mouth, and Throat

    17. Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

    18. Thorax and Lungs

    19. Heart and Neck Vessels

    20. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

    21. Abdomen

    22. Musculoskeletal System

    23. Neurological System

    24. Male Genitourinary System

    25. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

    26. Female Genitourinary System


    UNIT 4: Integration of the Health Assessment

    27. The Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All Together

    28. Reassessment of the Hospitalized Adult

    29. Pregnancy

    30. Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

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