Physical Examination and Health Assessment

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Get a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the lifespan! Using easy-to-follow language, detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 3rd Canadian Edition is the gold-standard in physical examination textbooks. This new edition reflects the latest in what is happening in nursing today with coverage of emerging trends, examples of how to document patient assessments using the Electronic Health Record, and new evidence-informed content throughout. It's easy to see why this text is #1 with Canadian nursing students! A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, and uses colour, step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings. Sectional colour bars segment body systems according to content (Structure and Function, Subjective Data, Objective Data, Documentation and Critical Thinking, Abnormal Findings). Summary checklists offer reviews of key examination steps. Documentation and Critical Thinking sections provide real world clinical examples of specific patients and how to document assessment findings. Abnormal findings tables help you recognize, sort, and describe abnormalities. Separate chapter on Pregnancy provides a thorough foundation for assessing the pregnant patient. Developmental Considerations sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults. Promoting Health boxes focus on this key aspect of Canadian health care. NEW! Content covering the Electronic Health Record, charting, and narrative recording provides examples of how to document assessment findings. UPDATED Case Studies provide you with opportunities to test and develop your analytical skills and apply what you’ve learned. NEW! Approximately 150 normal and abnormal examination photos for the nose, mouth, throat, thorax, and pediatric assessment gives you a fresh perspective on these key system examinations, with cultural diversity and developmental variations. NEW! Social determinants of health considerations cover the shifting landscape of Canada’s populations with strategies for integrating social, economic and ethnocultural diversity into your health assessments. NEW! Assessment strategies relevant to Indigenous populations, harm reduction, nutrition, and transgender persons inform practitioners on respectful, complete care. Title Page Table of Contents How This Book Is Organized Copyright Dedication About the Author About the Canadian Editors Contributors Reviewers of the Third Canadian Edition Preface Dual Focus as Text and Reference New to the Third Canadian Edition Approaches Used in This Edition Conceptual Approach Ancillaries In Conclusion Acknowledgements for the U.S. Seventh Edition Acknowledgements for the Third Canadian Edition Unit 1 Assessment of the Whole Person Chapter 1 Critical Thinking and Evidence-Informed Assessment Social Determinants of Health Considerations References Chapter 2 Health Promotion in the Context of Health Assessment References Chapter 3 Cultural and Social Considerations in Health Assessment Additional Resources References Chapter 4 The Interview Developmental Considerations Social Determinants of Health Considerations Additional Resources References Chapter 5 The Complete Health History Social Determinants of Health Considerations Developmental Considerations References Chapter 6 Mental Health Assessment Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Special Considerations for Advanced Practice References Chapter 7 Substance Use and Health Assessment Additional Resources References Chapter 8 Interpersonal Violence Assessment Additional Resources References Unit 2 Approach to the Clinical Setting Chapter 9 Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting Developmental Considerations References Chapter 10 General Survey, Measurement, and Vital Signs Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice References Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings References Chapter 11 Pain Assessment Structure and Function Subjective Data References Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Special Considerations for Advanced Practice References Chapter 12 Nutritional Assessment and Nursing Practice Structure and Function Subjective Data Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Nutritional Assessment References Unit 3 Physical Examination Chapter 13 Skin, Hair, and Nails Structure and Function Subjective Data References References Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Skin, Hair, and Nails Examination References Chapter 14 Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatic System Structure and Function Subjective Data Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice Special Considerations for Advanced Practice References References Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Head, Face, and Neck, Including Examination of Regional Lymphatic System Chapter 15 Eyes Structure and Function References Subjective Data Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Eye Examination References Chapter 16 Ears Structure and Function References Subjective Data Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Ear Examination References Chapter 17 Nose, Mouth, and Throat Structure and Function Subjective Data References Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Nose, Mouth, and Throat Examination References Chapter 18 Breasts and Regional Lymphatic System Structure and Function Subjective Data References Special Considerations for Advanced Practice Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Breasts and Regional Lymphatic Examination References Chapter 19 Thorax and Lungs Structure and Function References Subjective Data Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Thorax and Lung Examination References Chapter 20 Heart and Neck Vessels Structure and Function Subjective Data References Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Heart and Neck Vessels Examination References Chapter 21 Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System Structure and Function Subjective Data Objective Data References Special Considerations For Advanced Practice Documentation And Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Peripheral Vascular Examination References Chapter 22 The Abdomen Structure and Function References Subjective Data Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Abdomen Examination References Chapter 23 Anus, Rectum, and Prostate Structure and Function Subjective Data Objective Data References References Special Considerations for Advanced Practice Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate Examination References Chapter 24 Musculo-Skeletal System Structure and Function References References Subjective Data Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice: Wrist and Hand Special Considerations for Advanced Practice: Knee Special Considerations for Advanced Practice: Spine Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Musculo skeletal Examination References Chapter 25 Neurological System Structure and Function References Subjective Data Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Summary Checklist: Neurological Examination References Chapter 26 Male Genitourinary System Structure and Function Subjective Data Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Male Genitalia Examination Reference Chapter 27 Female Genitourinary System Structure and Function Subjective Data References Objective Data Special Considerations for Advanced Practice: External and Internal Genitalia Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Female Genitalia Examination References Unit 4 Integration of the Health Assessment Chapter 28 The Complete Health Assessment Subjective Data Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking References Chapter 29 Bedside Assessment and Electronic Health Recording Subjective and Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking References Chapter 30 Pregnancy Structure and Function Subjective Data Objective Data Documentation and Critical Thinking Abnormal Findings Summary Checklist: Pregnancy Examination References Chapter 31 Functional Assessment of the Older Adult Social Determinants of Health Considerations References Illustration Credits Inside Back Cover Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Index Key Laboratory Values