Book Description:
Master essential nursing assessment techniques with “Health Assessment in Nursing, 5th Edition” by Weber and Kelley. This indispensable resource covers physical exams, documentation, and interviewing, aligning with nursing standards for comprehensive diagnostics and patient care.
Health Assessment in Nursing, 5th Edition
Authors: Janet R. Weber, Jane H. Kelley, Janet Weber, Jean Hinkle, Julie Cheever
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 978-1496344380
Description: Health Assessment in Nursing, 5th Edition by Janet R. Weber and Jane H. Kelley is the essential textbook for mastering health assessment in a nursing context. Focused on adults, older adults, and children, this book aligns with the Standards of Practice for Assessment in Nursing. It offers a thorough grounding in physical examination skills, documentation, interviewing techniques, and family assessment. Each chapter supports learning with up-to-date content designed for developing comprehensive assessment capabilities to make precise diagnostics.
Designed not only for students and new graduates but also for experienced nurses wishing to enhance their assessment skills, this text covers vital areas of health assessment including:
- Physical examination techniques
- Documentation strategies
- Effective interviewing
- Comprehensive family assessment
This edition emphasizes clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice, making it an indispensable resource for a flourishing nursing career.