cover image - Pocket Companion for Jarvis' Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 10th Edition
ISBN: 9780443281693
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 368
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $67.99

Pocket Companion for Jarvis' Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 10th Edition

by Ann L. Eckhardt, PhD, RN and Lydia Bertschi, DNP, ACNP-BC, APRN

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cover image - Pocket Companion for Jarvis' Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 10th Edition
ISBN: 9780443281693
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 368
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $67.99
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A concise, practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, Pocket Companion for Jarvis' Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 10th Edition, makes it fast and easy to review essential assessment skills and techniques. Students will learn to conduct more effective exams by referring to summaries of the health history and exam steps, comparisons of normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cultural considerations, and more than 250 full-color photos and drawings. A condensed version of the Jarvis textbook, this companion handbook offers students a helpful study tool and a portable quick reference in the assessment laboratory and on clinical days.
    • NEW! Updated content corresponds to the 10th edition of the Jarvis textbook and incorporates the latest evidence-based guidelines for health assessment
    • NEW! Updated content corresponds to the 10th edition of the Jarvis textbook and incorporates the latest evidence-based guidelines for health assessment
    • Color-coded format helps users easily locate the information they need, with each body system chapter divided into major sections ― Anatomy, Subjective Data, Objective Data, and Abnormal Findings
    • More than 250 full-color photos and illustrations demonstrate examination skills, underlying anatomy and physiology, and normal and abnormal findings
    • Abnormal Findings tables help students recognize, classify, and describe key abnormal findings
    • Health Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscore the unique role of nurses, especially advanced practice nurses, in promoting health
    • Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults
    • Inclusive photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin
    • Focus on social determinants of health (SODH) addresses the disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approach
    • Relevant terminology is incorporated (“Recognize Cues,” “Analyze Cues”) from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s (NCSBN’s) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM)
    • Summary checklists review key examination steps for quick reference
    • Spanish-language translation chart helps improve communication with Spanish-speaking patients during the physical examination
  • 1. The Interview and Complete Health History
    2. Mental Status Assessment
    3. Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting
    4. General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs, and Pain Assessment
    5. Skin, Hair, and Nails
    6. Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics
    7. Eyes
    8. Ears
    9. Nose, Mouth, and Throat
    10. Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics
    11. Thorax and Lungs
    12. Heart and Neck Vessels
    13. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
    14. Abdomen
    15. Musculoskeletal System
    16. Neurologic System
    17. Male Genitourinary System
    18. Female Genitourinary System
    19. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
    20. The Complete Health Assessment
    21. Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation
  • Ann L. Eckhardt, PhD, RN, Associate Chair of Clinical Education, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Department of Graduate Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA and Lydia Bertschi, DNP, ACNP-BC, APRN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Team, UnityPoint Methodist, Peoria, Illinois, USA
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