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Learn how to confidently perform a physical exam and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN)! Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, Eighth Edition, focuses on what you need to know, providing easy-to-understand guidelines and timesaving learning tools that demonstrate how to perform an effective physical examination. This completely updated text has everything you need to succeed on the NGN, confidently conduct and document an accurate assessment, and prepare for clinical practice.

New to this edition

  • Updated throughout to reflect the latest research and thinking in health assessment in nursing practice
  • NGN Health Assessment Questions added to each chapter

Key Features

  • UPDATED! Content reflects the latest research and thinking in health assessment in nursing practice
  • Health assessment case studies on the Evolve companion website help you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam
  • Straightforward, easy-to-understand, need-to-know coverage gives you the knowledge and confidence to perform an effective health assessment and physical examination
  • Clear differentiation between basic skills and advanced skills helps you discern need-to-know skills from skills that would be performed by an advanced practitioner or only in special circumstances
  • Time-tested two-column format helps link assessment techniques with normal and abnormal findings
  • Vivid full-color photos and illustrations visually demonstrate key assessment techniques to promote better understanding
  • UNIQUE! Concept Overviews present core concepts in the context of health assessment, with discussions of pain, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, motion, sensory perception, nutrition, metabolism, and intracranial regulation
  • UNIQUE! Clinical Judgment boxes explain the thought process of an experienced nurse making a clinical decision to give you an expert perspective on clinical judgment and the decision-making process in nursing practice
  • UNIQUE! Situational Variations sections address special circumstances or needs for patients in wheelchairs or other limitations and exam variations
  • Age-Related Variations sections address special considerations or needs for infants and children, adolescents, and older adults
  • Summary of Findings sections demonstrate how to chart normal findings, including documentation in the Electronic Heath Record (EHR)
  • Clinical Application and Clinical Judgment sections at the end of each chapter include review questions to help assess your understanding of need-to-know content, while case studies promote the development of clinical reasoning skills in the context of health assessment and physical examination
  • UNIQUE! Adapting Health Assessment to the Hospitalized Patient chapter explains special techniques for performing a head-to-toe assessment of a patient in a hospital setting
  • Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Variations boxes help you anticipate the unique needs of a multicultural patient population
  • Health Assessment Across the Life Span unit contains four separate chapters that cover all lifespan content, including older adults, pregnant patients, and infants, children, and adolescents
  • Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment unit details how to conduct, document, and adapt the head-to-toe examination

Author Information

Susan Fickertt Wilson, Emeritus Associate Professor, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas; Jean Foret Giddens, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, USA

1. 1. Introduction to Health Assessment - p. 1 2. 2. Obtaining a Health History - p. 9 3. 3. Techniques and Equipment for Physical Assessment - p. 24 4. 4. General Inspection and Measurement of Vital Signs - p. 43 5. 5. Culture Competence - p. 52 6. 6. Pain Assessment - p. 60 7. 7. Mental Health Assessment - p. 71 8. 8. Nutritional Assessment - p. 89 9. Unit II. Health Assessment of the Adult - p. 106 10. CHAPTER 9. Skin, Hair, and Nails - p. 107 11. CHAPTER 10. Head and Neck - p. 143 12. CHAPTER 11. Eyes - p. 160 13. CHAPTER 12. Ears, Nose, and Throat - p. 176 14. CHAPTER 13. Respiratory System - p. 202 15. CHAPTER 14. Cardiovascular System - p. 228 16. CHAPTER 15. Abdomen - p. 262 17. 16. Musculoskeletal Assessment - p. 288 18. 17. Neurologic System - p. 321 19. 18. Breasts and Axillae - p. 347 20. 19. Female Reproductive System - p. 369 21. 20. Male Reproductive System - p. 391 22. 21. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate - p. 408 23. Unit III. Health Assessment Across the Life Span - p. 419 24. 22. Assessment of the Infant, Child, Adolescent - p. 420 25. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - p. 420 26. Developmental Milestones and Assessment - p. 420 27. Health History - p. 422 28. Components of the Pediatric Health History - p. 422 29. Family History - p. 423 30. Home Environment - p. 423 31. Personal and Psychosocial History - p. 423 32. Review of Systems - p. 427 33. Breasts - p. 430 34. Respiratory System - p. 430 35. Cardiovascular System - p. 430 36. Gastrointestinal System - p. 430 37. Urinary System - p. 430 38. Reproductive System - p. 430 39. Musculoskeletal System - p. 430 40. Neurologic System - p. 430 41. EXAMINATION - p. 431 42. Vital Signs and Baseline Measurements - p. 431 43. Examination of Newborns and Infants - p. 433 44. Eyes - p. 439 45. Ears, Nose, and Throat - p. 440 46. Respiratory System - p. 442 47. Cardiovascular System - p. 442 48. Abdomen - p. 443 49. Musculoskeletal System - p. 443 50. Neurologic System - p. 446 51. Breasts - p. 446 52. Reproductive System and Perineum - p. 446 53. Examination of Toddlers, Preschool, and School-Aged Children - p. 447 54. Examination of Adolescents - p. 457 55. Situational Variations - p. 461 56. The Preparticipation Physical Examination (PPE) - p. 461 57. Clearing an Athlete for Sports Participation - p. 464 58. Common Problems and Conditions - p. 465 59. Skin Conditions - p. 465 60. Ear and Eye Conditions - p. 466 61. Mouth and Throat Conditions - p. 466 62. Respiratory Conditions - p. 467 63. Cardiovascular Conditions - p. 467 64. Musculoskeletal Conditions - p. 467 65. Neurologic Conditions - p. 468 66. Clinical Application and Clinical Judgment - p. 469 67. Case Study - p. 469 68. CHAPTER 23. Assessment of the Pregnant Patient - p. 471 69. CHAPTER 24. Assessment of the Older Adult - p. 491 70. Unit IV. Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment - p. 504 71. CHAPTER 25. Conducting a Comprehensive Health Assessment - p. 505 72. CHAPTER 26. Adapting Health Assessment - p. 514 73. Appendix A. Abbreviations - p. 518 74. Appendix B. Answer Key - p. 519 75. Glossary - p. 524 76. Illustration Credits - p. 530 77. Index - p. 534 78. Special Features - p. 544

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Learn how to confidently perform a physical exam and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN)! Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, Eighth Edition, focuses on what you need to know, providing easy-to-understand guidelines and timesaving learning tools that demonstrate how to perform an effective physical examination. This completely updated text has everything you need to succeed on the NGN, confidently conduct and document an accurate assessment, and prepare for clinical practice.

New to this edition

  • Updated throughout to reflect the latest research and thinking in health assessment in nursing practice
  • NGN Health Assessment Questions added to each chapter

Key Features

  • UPDATED! Content reflects the latest research and thinking in health assessment in nursing practice
  • Health assessment case studies on the Evolve companion website help you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam
  • Straightforward, easy-to-understand, need-to-know coverage gives you the knowledge and confidence to perform an effective health assessment and physical examination
  • Clear differentiation between basic skills and advanced skills helps you discern need-to-know skills from skills that would be performed by an advanced practitioner or only in special circumstances
  • Time-tested two-column format helps link assessment techniques with normal and abnormal findings
  • Vivid full-color photos and illustrations visually demonstrate key assessment techniques to promote better understanding
  • UNIQUE! Concept Overviews present core concepts in the context of health assessment, with discussions of pain, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, motion, sensory perception, nutrition, metabolism, and intracranial regulation
  • UNIQUE! Clinical Judgment boxes explain the thought process of an experienced nurse making a clinical decision to give you an expert perspective on clinical judgment and the decision-making process in nursing practice
  • UNIQUE! Situational Variations sections address special circumstances or needs for patients in wheelchairs or other limitations and exam variations
  • Age-Related Variations sections address special considerations or needs for infants and children, adolescents, and older adults
  • Summary of Findings sections demonstrate how to chart normal findings, including documentation in the Electronic Heath Record (EHR)
  • Clinical Application and Clinical Judgment sections at the end of each chapter include review questions to help assess your understanding of need-to-know content, while case studies promote the development of clinical reasoning skills in the context of health assessment and physical examination
  • UNIQUE! Adapting Health Assessment to the Hospitalized Patient chapter explains special techniques for performing a head-to-toe assessment of a patient in a hospital setting
  • Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Variations boxes help you anticipate the unique needs of a multicultural patient population
  • Health Assessment Across the Life Span unit contains four separate chapters that cover all lifespan content, including older adults, pregnant patients, and infants, children, and adolescents
  • Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment unit details how to conduct, document, and adapt the head-to-toe examination

Author Information

Susan Fickertt Wilson, Emeritus Associate Professor, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas; Jean Foret Giddens, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, USA

1. 1. Introduction to Health Assessment - p. 1 2. 2. Obtaining a Health History - p. 9 3. 3. Techniques and Equipment for Physical Assessment - p. 24 4. 4. General Inspection and Measurement of Vital Signs - p. 43 5. 5. Culture Competence - p. 52 6. 6. Pain Assessment - p. 60 7. 7. Mental Health Assessment - p. 71 8. 8. Nutritional Assessment - p. 89 9. Unit II. Health Assessment of the Adult - p. 106 10. CHAPTER 9. Skin, Hair, and Nails - p. 107 11. CHAPTER 10. Head and Neck - p. 143 12. CHAPTER 11. Eyes - p. 160 13. CHAPTER 12. Ears, Nose, and Throat - p. 176 14. CHAPTER 13. Respiratory System - p. 202 15. CHAPTER 14. Cardiovascular System - p. 228 16. CHAPTER 15. Abdomen - p. 262 17. 16. Musculoskeletal Assessment - p. 288 18. 17. Neurologic System - p. 321 19. 18. Breasts and Axillae - p. 347 20. 19. Female Reproductive System - p. 369 21. 20. Male Reproductive System - p. 391 22. 21. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate - p. 408 23. Unit III. Health Assessment Across the Life Span - p. 419 24. 22. Assessment of the Infant, Child, Adolescent - p. 420 25. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - p. 420 26. Developmental Milestones and Assessment - p. 420 27. Health History - p. 422 28. Components of the Pediatric Health History - p. 422 29. Family History - p. 423 30. Home Environment - p. 423 31. Personal and Psychosocial History - p. 423 32. Review of Systems - p. 427 33. Breasts - p. 430 34. Respiratory System - p. 430 35. Cardiovascular System - p. 430 36. Gastrointestinal System - p. 430 37. Urinary System - p. 430 38. Reproductive System - p. 430 39. Musculoskeletal System - p. 430 40. Neurologic System - p. 430 41. EXAMINATION - p. 431 42. Vital Signs and Baseline Measurements - p. 431 43. Examination of Newborns and Infants - p. 433 44. Eyes - p. 439 45. Ears, Nose, and Throat - p. 440 46. Respiratory System - p. 442 47. Cardiovascular System - p. 442 48. Abdomen - p. 443 49. Musculoskeletal System - p. 443 50. Neurologic System - p. 446 51. Breasts - p. 446 52. Reproductive System and Perineum - p. 446 53. Examination of Toddlers, Preschool, and School-Aged Children - p. 447 54. Examination of Adolescents - p. 457 55. Situational Variations - p. 461 56. The Preparticipation Physical Examination (PPE) - p. 461 57. Clearing an Athlete for Sports Participation - p. 464 58. Common Problems and Conditions - p. 465 59. Skin Conditions - p. 465 60. Ear and Eye Conditions - p. 466 61. Mouth and Throat Conditions - p. 466 62. Respiratory Conditions - p. 467 63. Cardiovascular Conditions - p. 467 64. Musculoskeletal Conditions - p. 467 65. Neurologic Conditions - p. 468 66. Clinical Application and Clinical Judgment - p. 469 67. Case Study - p. 469 68. CHAPTER 23. Assessment of the Pregnant Patient - p. 471 69. CHAPTER 24. Assessment of the Older Adult - p. 491 70. Unit IV. Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment - p. 504 71. CHAPTER 25. Conducting a Comprehensive Health Assessment - p. 505 72. CHAPTER 26. Adapting Health Assessment - p. 514 73. Appendix A. Abbreviations - p. 518 74. Appendix B. Answer Key - p. 519 75. Glossary - p. 524 76. Illustration Credits - p. 530 77. Index - p. 534 78. Special Features - p. 544

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