Pocket companion for Physical examination & health assessment

Summary: Designed for quick reference in the clinical setting, this portable companion to the author's Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 6th Edition summarizes essential assessment skills and techniques for the most effective physical examinations. It provides full-color pathology photos and illustrations, health history, examination steps for each body system, normal versus abnormal findings, developmental and cultural competencies, lifespan and cross-cultural considerations, related nursing diagnoses, and summary checklists. In addition, the Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient chapter outlines the pertinent assessment steps specific to this patient population. New abnormal findings photos help to recognize and distinguish between abnormal conditions. Additional new full-color examination technique photos clarify exam steps for eyes, nose, mouth, throat, thorax, heart, neck, peripheral vascular, and pediatric exams. Updated evidence-based practice guidelines throughout the guide reflect the most current research and assessment practices.