Book Description:
Master physical examination and health assessment with Carolyn Jarvis’s 8th Edition E-Book. This essential resource for nurses and health professionals covers updated guidelines, detailed images, and focuses on various assessments, including pain and mental health.
Physical Examination and Health Assessment E-Book, 8th Edition
Author: Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, RN, FAAN
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN-10: 1292409235
ISBN-13: 978-1292409231
Book Description:
This comprehensive textbook provides an accessible overview of the physical examination, health assessment, and history-taking skills that are essential for every nurse and allied health professional.
Written by recognized expert Carolyn Jarvis, the 8th Edition focuses on the latest evidence-based guidelines and includes hundreds of full-color images, illustrations, and videos to vividly illustrate key concepts.
Organized by body system, each chapter includes an overview of the structure and function of the body region, a clear description of the systematic assessment techniques, an in-depth guide to health history questions, and detailed instructions on how to perform specific examination procedures. This edition features new content on pain assessment, mental health assessment, and cultural considerations, as well as an enhanced focus on LGBTQ+ health.
With its engaging, easy-to-read style and comprehensive coverage, this textbook is an essential resource for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health professionals who perform physical examinations and assess patient health.