Provides succinct evidence-based guidance on the assessment of patients across the life span and development of sound clinical reasoning
A companion to the groundbreaking Evidence-Based Physical Examination: Best Practices for Health and Well-Being, this portable, full-color, richly illustrated handbook prepares you for practice in any clinical setting. A high-yield guide with only the most essential information for assessment of patients across the life span, it includes key questions and considerations for the patient history, a step-by-step guide to physical examination, tips for interpreting assessment findings, differential diagnoses, and coverage of special populations. Other useful features include Red Flag and Evidence-Based Considerations boxes, quick-reference tables, and sample documentation. The Evidence-Based Physical Examination set of products provide all of the information you need to develop sound clinical judgement—access the handbook on the go or at point of care and refer to the comprehensive textbook for in-depth review.
Key Features:
Provides succinct, evidence-based guidance on the history-taking and physical examination of patients across the life span
Strengthens advanced assessment and clinical-reasoning skills in preparation for clinical rotations and practice
Includes tips for interpreting assessment findings, Red Flag and Evidence-Based Considerations boxes, and sample documentation
Highlights essential information with quick-reference tables
Features abundant illustrations and images
Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers
Author(s): Kate Gawlik, Bernadette Melnyk, Alice Teall
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Year: 2021
Language: English
Tags: Physical Examination; Nursing Practice; Anesthesia
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1: Evidence-Based History-Taking Approach
Clinical Considerations
History Taking for an Episodic Visit
History Taking for a Wellness Exam
History Taking and Chronic Care Management
References
Chapter 2: Approach to General Survey and Developmental Assessment
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 3: Heart and Circulatory System
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 4: Evidence-Based Assessment of Lungs and Respiratory System
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Assessment of Skin, Hair, and Nails
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 6: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Lymphatic System
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Health History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 7: Evidence-Based Assessment of Head and Neck
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 8: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Eye
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 9: Evidence-Based Assessment of Ears, Nose, and Throat
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 10: Evidence-Based Assessment of Nervous System
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 11: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 12: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Abdomen and Gastrointestinal and Urological Systems
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Abnormal Findings Based on Location of Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Findings of the Urinary System
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 13: Evidence-Based Assessment of Male Genitalia, Prostate, Rectum, and Anus
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 14: Evidence-Based Assessment of Breasts, Female Genitalia, and Reproductive System
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings of the Breast and Axillae
Abnormal Findings of the Female Genitalia
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 15: Evidence-Based Obstetric Assessment
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Abnormal Findings
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Chapter 16: Evidence-Based Assessment of Mental Health and Substance Use
Clinical Considerations
Subjective History
Physical Examination
Physical Examination Documentation
References
Index
