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Pocket companion for Physical examination & health assessment
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- Book Synopsis
- A concise, practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, Jarvis's Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 9th 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, integration of QSEN safety competencies, and more than 250 full-color photos and drawings. Written by renowned educator and clinician Dr. Carolyn Jarvis, now joined by co-author Dr. Ann L. Eckhardt, 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!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 FindingsAbnormal findings tables help students recognize, classify, and describe key abnormal findingsHealth Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscore the unique role of nurses, especially advanced practice nurses, in health promotionDevelopmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adultsSummary checklists review key examination steps for quick referenceSpanish-language translation chart helps improve communication with Spanish-speaking patients during the physical examinationUPDATED! Content corresponds to the 9th edition of the Jarvis textbook and represents the latest research and evidence-based practiceNEW! Increased focus of social determinants of health (SODH) addresses the disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approachNEW! Health Promotion Points lists for every system/region promote optimal patient health during the physical examNEW! Inclusive photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing representation for better health outcomesNEW! Refocused and retitled Genetics and Environment sections highlight key parameters that have an impact on patient health
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780323827843
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Elsevier, (23 March 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 336
- Weight
- 330 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 127 x 210 x 13 mm
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