Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment
Book Features
- Author: Carolyn Jarvis PhD APN CNP
- Language: English
- ISBN10: 1437714420
Book Overview
>>>Perfect for fast reference in the clinical setting, this portable companion to Carolyn Jarvis’ Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6th Edition summarizes crucial assessment abilities and techniques for the most effective physical examinations. Access full-color pathology photographs and illustrations, well being history, examination steps for every single body system, regular versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cross-cultural considerations, related nursing diagnoses, and summary checklists anytime you require them with this handy clinical tool.
Convenient, color-coded style helps you quickly locate the info you will need. Far more than 160 full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate crucial anatomy and physiology concepts, examination steps, and standard and abnormal findings. Age-particular developmental competencies highlight critical considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and aging patients. Cultural competency icons alert you to related cultural distinctions you may possibly encounter in the clinical setting. Abnormal findings tables supply quickly access to crucial information on several often encountered conditions. Spanish-language translation chart helps you guarantee accurate, successful examinations of Spanish-speaking patients.
Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient chapter outlines the pertinent assessment actions specific to this patient population. New abnormal findings photos aid you recognize and distinguish in between abnormal conditions. Additional new full-color examination strategy photos clarify exam steps for eyes, nose, mouth, throat, thorax, heart, neck, peripheral vascular, and pediatric exams. Updated evidence-based practice guidelines all through the guide reflect the most curren…
Great handheld reference for nursing students!,
I use this handheld book for quick references at clinicals and in class. It has great color illustrations and is very easy to read. The full sized text was assigned in my assessment class so I went…
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|Invaluable clinical reference!,
Jarvis entire textbook and pocket guide system is top-rate. My MSN program uses them, and am I grateful! I will cherish and reference Jarvis form many years to come!
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|Good phys. assessment book,
I like this book very much. I am a first year nursing student, second semester clinic. We are using the companion for class, but this pocket companion is easy to bring along to clinic. Easy to read…
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