With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis's Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 9th Edition is the most widely used, authoritative, complete, and easily implemented learning solution for health assessment in nursing. This hub of a tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance, and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach to health assessment and physical examination. With an enhanced focus on today's need-to-know information, the 9th edition integrates concepts from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative, concepts of interprofessional collaboration, enhanced transgender considerations, and integrated content and electronic resources for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. About the Author - p. vii 8. Contributors - p. ix 9. Reviewer - p. xi 10. Preface - p. xiii 11. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 12. Chapter Organization - p. xviii 13. Unit 1. Assessment of The Whole Person - p. 1 14. Chapter 1. Evidence-Based Assessment - p. 1 15. Chapter 2. Cultural Assessment - p. 9 16. Chapter 3. The Interview - p. 19 17. Chapter 4. The Complete Health History - p. 41 18. Chapter 5. Mental Status Assessment - p. 59 19. Chapter 6. Substance Use Assessment - p. 81 20. Chapter 7. Family Violence and Human Trafficking - p. 95 21. Unit 2. Approach to The Clinical Setting - p. 111 22. Chapter 8. Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting - p. 111 23. Chapter 9. General Survey and Measurement - p. 127 24. Chapter 10. Vital Signs - p. 141 25. Chapter 11. Pain Assessment - p. 163 26. Chapter 12. Nutrition Assessment - p. 181 27. Unit 3. Physical Examination - p. 199 28. Chapter 13. Skin, Hair, and Nails - p. 199 29. Chapter 14. Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics - p. 251 30. Chapter 15. Eyes - p. 281 31. Chapter 16. Ears - p. 323 32. Chapter 17. Nose, Mouth, and Throat - p. 351 33. Chapter 18. Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics - p. 383 34. Chapter 19. Thorax and Lungs - p. 409 35. Chapter 20. Heart and Neck Vessels - p. 455 36. Chapter 21. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System - p. 505 37. Chapter 22. Abdomen - p. 533 38. Chapter 23. Musculoskeletal System - p. 573 39. Chapter 24. Neurologic System - p. 629 40. Chapter 25. Male Genitourinary System - p. 685 41. Chapter 26. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate - p. 715 42. Chapter 27. Female Genitourinary System - p. 731 43. Unit 4. Integration: Putting It All Together - p. 769 44. Chapter 28. The Complete Health Assessment: Adult - p. 769 45. Chapter 29. The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent - p. 785 46. Chapter 30. Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation - p. 795 47. Chapter 31. Pregnancy - p. 803 48. Chapter 32. Functional Assessment of the Older Adult - p. 829 49. Illustration Credits - p. 841 50. Index - p. 850 51. Wellness Screening References - p. 876
With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis's Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 9th Edition is the most widely used, authoritative, complete, and easily implemented learning solution for health assessment in nursing. This hub of a tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance, and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach to health assessment and physical examination. With an enhanced focus on today's need-to-know information, the 9th edition integrates concepts from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative, concepts of interprofessional collaboration, enhanced transgender considerations, and integrated content and electronic resources for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. About the Author - p. vii 8. Contributors - p. ix 9. Reviewer - p. xi 10. Preface - p. xiii 11. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 12. Chapter Organization - p. xviii 13. Unit 1. Assessment of The Whole Person - p. 1 14. Chapter 1. Evidence-Based Assessment - p. 1 15. Chapter 2. Cultural Assessment - p. 9 16. Chapter 3. The Interview - p. 19 17. Chapter 4. The Complete Health History - p. 41 18. Chapter 5. Mental Status Assessment - p. 59 19. Chapter 6. Substance Use Assessment - p. 81 20. Chapter 7. Family Violence and Human Trafficking - p. 95 21. Unit 2. Approach to The Clinical Setting - p. 111 22. Chapter 8. Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting - p. 111 23. Chapter 9. General Survey and Measurement - p. 127 24. Chapter 10. Vital Signs - p. 141 25. Chapter 11. Pain Assessment - p. 163 26. Chapter 12. Nutrition Assessment - p. 181 27. Unit 3. Physical Examination - p. 199 28. Chapter 13. Skin, Hair, and Nails - p. 199 29. Chapter 14. Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics - p. 251 30. Chapter 15. Eyes - p. 281 31. Chapter 16. Ears - p. 323 32. Chapter 17. Nose, Mouth, and Throat - p. 351 33. Chapter 18. Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics - p. 383 34. Chapter 19. Thorax and Lungs - p. 409 35. Chapter 20. Heart and Neck Vessels - p. 455 36. Chapter 21. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System - p. 505 37. Chapter 22. Abdomen - p. 533 38. Chapter 23. Musculoskeletal System - p. 573 39. Chapter 24. Neurologic System - p. 629 40. Chapter 25. Male Genitourinary System - p. 685 41. Chapter 26. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate - p. 715 42. Chapter 27. Female Genitourinary System - p. 731 43. Unit 4. Integration: Putting It All Together - p. 769 44. Chapter 28. The Complete Health Assessment: Adult - p. 769 45. Chapter 29. The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent - p. 785 46. Chapter 30. Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation - p. 795 47. Chapter 31. Pregnancy - p. 803 48. Chapter 32. Functional Assessment of the Older Adult - p. 829 49. Illustration Credits - p. 841 50. Index - p. 850 51. Wellness Screening References - p. 876
