Physical assessment for nurses
Cox, Carol (ed)
Physical assessment for nurses - 2nd - West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
Introduction; Hstory taking; general examination; examination of the cardiovascular system; examination of the respiratory system; examination of the abdomen; Examination of the male genitalia; Examination of the female reproductive system; Mental health assessment; Examination of the nervous system; Opthalmic examination; Examination of the musculoskeltal system; Assessment of the child; Assessment of disability including care of the older adult; Basic examination, notes and diagnostic principlesPresenting cases and communication; Imaging techniques and clinical investigations; The 12-lead electrocardiogram; Interpretation of investigations; Laboratory results - reference values; Common emergency treatments; Appendices; further reading
The text explores best practice in history taking and summarises the key clinical skills needed to develop and improve physical examination skills and to competently assess, diagnose, plan and provide care.
1405181613 9781405181617
Nurses
Nursing
Physical assessment for nurses - 2nd - West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010
Introduction; Hstory taking; general examination; examination of the cardiovascular system; examination of the respiratory system; examination of the abdomen; Examination of the male genitalia; Examination of the female reproductive system; Mental health assessment; Examination of the nervous system; Opthalmic examination; Examination of the musculoskeltal system; Assessment of the child; Assessment of disability including care of the older adult; Basic examination, notes and diagnostic principlesPresenting cases and communication; Imaging techniques and clinical investigations; The 12-lead electrocardiogram; Interpretation of investigations; Laboratory results - reference values; Common emergency treatments; Appendices; further reading
The text explores best practice in history taking and summarises the key clinical skills needed to develop and improve physical examination skills and to competently assess, diagnose, plan and provide care.
1405181613 9781405181617
Nurses
Nursing