Health Assessment and Physical Examination, 4/e (Paperback)

UNIT 1    LAYING THE FOUNDATION

• 1. Critical Thinking and The Nursing Process

• 2. The Patient Interview

• 3. The Complete Healthe History Including Documentation

UNIT 2    SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

• 4. Developmental Assessment

• 5. Cultural Assessment

• 6. Spiritual Assessment

• 7. Nutritional Assessment

UNIT 3    PHYSICAL Examination

• 8. Physical Assessment Techniques

• 9. General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain

• 10. Skin, Hair, and Nails

• 11. Head, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics 

• 12. Eyes

• 13. Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat

• 14. Breasts and Regional Nodes

• 15. Thorax and Lungs

• 16. Heart and Peripheral Vasculature

• 17. Abdomen

• 18. Musculoskeletal System

• 19. Mental Status and Neurological Techniques

• 20. Female Genitalia

• 21. Male Genitalia

• 22. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

UNIT 4    SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• 23. The Pregnant Patient

• 24. The Pediatric Patient

• 25. The Elderly Patient

UNIT 5    PUTTING ALL TOGETHER