Learn how to take 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 & Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition, is the gold-standard in physical examination textbooks. This new edition reflects today’s nursing practice with a greater focus on diverse communities, evidence-informed content throughout, and new and enhanced case studies focusing on critical thinking and clinical judgement. It's easy to see why this text is #1 with Canadian nursing students!
1. Instructions for online access - p. cover 2. Cover image - p. cover 3. Title page - p. iii 4. Table of Contents - p. ES2 5. Evolve Student Resources - p. IFC1 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Dedication - p. v 8. About the Authors - p. vi 9. Contributors - p. viii 10. Reviewers of the Fourth Canadian Edition - p. xi 11. Preface - p. xii 12. Acknowledgements for the US Ninth Edition - p. xvii 13. How This Book Is Organized - p. ES3 14. Unit I. Assessment of The Whole Person - p. 1 15. Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and Evidence-Informed Assessment - p. 1a 16. Chapter 2. Health Promotion in the Context of Health Assessment - p. 11 17. Chapter 3. A Relational Approach to Cultural and Social Considerations in Health Assessment - p. 21 18. Chapter 4. The Interview - p. 41 19. Chapter 5. The Complete Health History - p. 59 20. Chapter 6. Mental Health Assessment - p. 74 21. Chapter 7. Substance Use and Health Assessment - p. 106 22. Chapter 8. Interpersonal Violence and Health Assessment - p. 121 23. Unit II. Approach to The Clinical Setting - p. 145 24. Chapter 9. Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting - p. 145a 25. Chapter 10. General Survey, Measurement, and Vital Signs - p. 158 26. Chapter 11. Pain Assessment - p. 188 27. Chapter 12. Nutritional Assessment and Nursing Practice - p. 202 28. Unit III. Physical Examination - p. 225 29. Chapter 13. Skin, Hair, and Nails - p. 225a 30. Chapter 14. Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatic System - p. 279 31. Chapter 15. Eyes - p. 309 32. Chapter 16. Ears - p. 359 33. Chapter 17. Nose, Mouth, and Throat - p. 388 34. Chapter 18. Breasts and Regional Lymphatic System - p. 427 35. Chapter 19. Thorax and Lungs - p. 457 36. Chapter 20. Heart and Neck Vessels - p. 502 37. Chapter 21. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System - p. 548 38. Chapter 22. The Abdomen - p. 575 39. Chapter 23. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate - p. 617 40. Chapter 24. Musculo-Skeletal System - p. 635 41. Chapter 25. Neurological System - p. 698 42. Chapter 26. Male Genitourinary System - p. 759 43. Chapter 27. Female Genitourinary System - p. 790 44. Unit IV. Integration of The Health Assessment - p. 831 45. Chapter 28. The Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All Together - p. 831a 46. Chapter 29. Bedside Assessment and Reporting - p. 856 47. Chapter 30. Pregnancy - p. 865 48. Chapter 31. Assessment of the Older Adult - p. 909 49. Illustration Credits - p. 925 50. Index - p. 934 51. Key Laboratory Values - p. ES4
Learn how to take 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 & Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition, is the gold-standard in physical examination textbooks. This new edition reflects today’s nursing practice with a greater focus on diverse communities, evidence-informed content throughout, and new and enhanced case studies focusing on critical thinking and clinical judgement. It's easy to see why this text is #1 with Canadian nursing students!
1. Instructions for online access - p. cover 2. Cover image - p. cover 3. Title page - p. iii 4. Table of Contents - p. ES2 5. Evolve Student Resources - p. IFC1 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Dedication - p. v 8. About the Authors - p. vi 9. Contributors - p. viii 10. Reviewers of the Fourth Canadian Edition - p. xi 11. Preface - p. xii 12. Acknowledgements for the US Ninth Edition - p. xvii 13. How This Book Is Organized - p. ES3 14. Unit I. Assessment of The Whole Person - p. 1 15. Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and Evidence-Informed Assessment - p. 1a 16. Chapter 2. Health Promotion in the Context of Health Assessment - p. 11 17. Chapter 3. A Relational Approach to Cultural and Social Considerations in Health Assessment - p. 21 18. Chapter 4. The Interview - p. 41 19. Chapter 5. The Complete Health History - p. 59 20. Chapter 6. Mental Health Assessment - p. 74 21. Chapter 7. Substance Use and Health Assessment - p. 106 22. Chapter 8. Interpersonal Violence and Health Assessment - p. 121 23. Unit II. Approach to The Clinical Setting - p. 145 24. Chapter 9. Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting - p. 145a 25. Chapter 10. General Survey, Measurement, and Vital Signs - p. 158 26. Chapter 11. Pain Assessment - p. 188 27. Chapter 12. Nutritional Assessment and Nursing Practice - p. 202 28. Unit III. Physical Examination - p. 225 29. Chapter 13. Skin, Hair, and Nails - p. 225a 30. Chapter 14. Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatic System - p. 279 31. Chapter 15. Eyes - p. 309 32. Chapter 16. Ears - p. 359 33. Chapter 17. Nose, Mouth, and Throat - p. 388 34. Chapter 18. Breasts and Regional Lymphatic System - p. 427 35. Chapter 19. Thorax and Lungs - p. 457 36. Chapter 20. Heart and Neck Vessels - p. 502 37. Chapter 21. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System - p. 548 38. Chapter 22. The Abdomen - p. 575 39. Chapter 23. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate - p. 617 40. Chapter 24. Musculo-Skeletal System - p. 635 41. Chapter 25. Neurological System - p. 698 42. Chapter 26. Male Genitourinary System - p. 759 43. Chapter 27. Female Genitourinary System - p. 790 44. Unit IV. Integration of The Health Assessment - p. 831 45. Chapter 28. The Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All Together - p. 831a 46. Chapter 29. Bedside Assessment and Reporting - p. 856 47. Chapter 30. Pregnancy - p. 865 48. Chapter 31. Assessment of the Older Adult - p. 909 49. Illustration Credits - p. 925 50. Index - p. 934 51. Key Laboratory Values - p. ES4
