Gain the skills to effectively perform a physical exam and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN)! The Health Assessment for Nursing Practice 8th Edition emphasizes essential knowledge, providing clear guidelines and helpful learning resources that illustrate how to carry out a thorough physical exam. This fully righth revised edition equips you with everything necessary to excel on the NGN, conduct precise assessments, and get ready for clinical duties.
In the new Health Assessment for Nursing Practice 8E:
UNIQUE! Clinical Judgment boxes share the thought process of experienced nurses making clinical decisions, providing expert insights into clinical judgment and decision-making in nursing.
UNIQUE! Concept Overviews introduce the basic ideas in health assessment, discussing topics like pain, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, mobility, sensory perception, nutrition, metabolism, and intracranial regulation.
The Clinical Application and Clinical Judgment sections at the end of each chapter include review questions to test your understanding of key content, while case studies help enhance clinical reasoning in health assessment and physical examination contexts.
The Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment unit goes into detail on how to conduct, document, and adapt head-to-toe assessments. This content has been revised throughout to match the latest findings and ideas in nursing health assessment, and new NGN Health Assessment Questions have been added to every chapter.
UNIQUE! Situational Variations sections address the unique challenges or needs for patients with limitations, like those in wheelchairs, along with exam modifications. Age-Related Variations sections point out specific considerations for infants, children, adolescents, and older adults. The Summary of Findings sections show how to document normal findings, including how to make entries in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
UNIQUE! The chapter on Adapting Health Assessment to the Hospitalized Patient details special techniques for performing a head-to-toe assessment in a hospital setting. Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Variations boxes prepare you to meet the distinct needs of a diverse patient population. The Health Assessment Across the Life Span unit covers four chapters that include all age groups, from older adults to pregnant patients and infants, children, and adolescents.
UPDATED! This material includes the latest research and insights into health assessments in nursing practice. Check out the health assessment case studies on the Evolve companion website to prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam. The straightforward and easy-to-understand content gives you the essential knowledge and confidence to perform effective health assessments and physical exams. It clearly separates foundational skills from advanced ones, helping you to distinguish critical skills from those used by advanced practitioners or in specific situations. The reliable two-column layout links assessment methods with both normal and abnormal findings. Vivid photos and illustrations highlight key assessment techniques, making it easier to understand.
Additional authors: Susan Goebel, Sandra Stroud Yamane, Laura Klenke-Borgmann
978-0443124433, 978-0443127465, 978-0443127458
NOTE: This is solely the eBook Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition, in the original PDF format. Access codes are not included.
