Pocket Companion for Jarvis' Physical Examination & Health Assessment - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 10th Edition

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

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ISBN: 9780443281716

Page Count: 368

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A concise, practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, the Jarvis Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 10th Edition makes it fast and easy to review essential assessment skills and techniques. You’ll conduct more effective exams by referring to summaries of examination steps, comparisons of normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cultural considerations, and numerous full-color photos and drawings. Inclusive photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing representation for better health outcomes. Social and Genetic Determinants of Health sections highlight key parameters that have an impact on patient health. This companion handbook is an ideal clinical tool whether you’re a beginner who is learning health assessment skills or a practitioner who needs a portable reference!

New to This Edition
- Updated content throughout corresponds to the new 10th edition of the Jarvis textbook and incorporates the latest evidence-based assessment guidelines
Key Features
- 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)
- Abnormal findings tables help students recognize, classify, and describe key abnormal findings
- Incorporates relevant terminology (“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
- Inclusive photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing representation for better health outcomes
- Health Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscore the unique role of nurses (especially advanced practice nurses) in health promotion
- Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant people, and older adults
- Spanish-language translation chart helps to improve communication with Spanish-speaking patients during the physical examination
- Increased focus of social determinants of health (SODH) addresses the disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approach
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Contents

1. The Interview and Complete Health History
2. Mental Status Assessment
3. Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting
4. The 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
Authors

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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