PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN 3ED (PB 2001)

HOGSTEL M.O.

ISBN 10: 0803608039 / ISBN 13: 9780803608030

Published by F.A. Davis Company, 2001

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Synopsis:

-- Section objectives added-- New features include focus on health promotion and wellness; community resources; payment mechanisms; specialized communication techniques based on age, ethnicity, and culture; assessment of the use of alternative and complementary therapies; antepartum and intrapartum assessment; critical thinking exercises; and documentation-- Lifespan approach, organized by body systems, including perinatal, pediatric, and geriatric adaptations for health history, physical examination, and patient/family education, as well as assessment of the pregnant patient-- Includes normal findings and deviations from normal, with findings needing referral for follow-up highlighted in second color-- Patient teaching and home health care notes are provided for each body system/area-- Clinical alert sections detail, in second color, special instructions for assessments or concerns related to findings-- Expanded communication, interviewing, and teaching techniques based on age, ethnicity, and literacy level integrated in each system-- Expanded information on psychological, functional, and mental status assessment-- Expanded cultural and ethnic components, especially African-American, Hispanic, and Asian, added to health history and physical assessment of each system

Synopsis: This text includes communication, interviewing and teaching techniques based on age, ethnicity and literacy level. Other features of this edition include: expanded data on psychological, functional and mental status assessment; expanded cultural and ethnic components, particularly African-American, Hispanic and Asian; a review of developmental processes; a life span approach; assessments organized by body systems/areas in quick reference format; patient teaching and home health care notes for each body system/area; sample diagnostic tests and possible nursing diagnoses; a glossary of key terminology and abbreviations; and selected sample history and physical assessment forms.

Bibliographic Details

Title: PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT THROUGH...
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Brand New
Edition: 3rd Edition