Bates' nursing guide to physical examination and history taking /
Nursing guide to physical examination and history taking
Beth Hogan-Quigley, Mary Louise Palm, Lynn S. Bickley.
- 2nd edtion.
- xxiii, 1008 pages : 26 cm. illustrations ;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Unit 1. Foundations. Introduction to health assessment -- Critical thinking in health assessment -- Interviewing and communication -- Health history -- Cultural and spiritual assessment -- Physical examination: getting started -- Beginning the physical examination: general survey, vital signs, and pain -- Nutrition and hydration -- Unit 2. Body systems. Integumentary system -- Head and neck -- Eyes -- Ear, nose, mouth, and throat -- Respiratory system -- Cardiovascular system -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Gastrointestinal and renal systems -- Musculoskeletal system -- Mental status -- Nervous system -- Reproductive systems -- Putting it all together -- Unit 3. Special life span. Assessing children: infancy through adolescence -- Assessing older adults.
"Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Assessment and History Taking is designed for undergraduate nursing students. In this ever-changing and diverse health care arena, nurses are at the forefront in coordinating and providing holistic care for the patient in many venues"--Provided by publisher. 'Bates' Nursing Guide' helps students build on basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as they acquire patient assessment skills that will translate directly into the professional nursing role.
College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Text in English
9781496305565 (hardback) 9781975137328 (pbk)
2016035739
Nursing Assessment Physical Examination Medical History Taking