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    Bates' nursing guide to physical examination and history taking / Beth Hogan-Quigley, Mary Louise Palm, Lynn S. Bickley.

    • Title:Bates' nursing guide to physical examination and history taking / Beth Hogan-Quigley, Mary Louise Palm, Lynn S. Bickley.
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    • Variant Title:Nursing guide to physical examination and history taking
    • Author/Creator:Hogan-Quigley, Beth.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Palm, Mary Louise.
      Bickley, Lynn S.
      Bates, Barbara, 1928-2002.
    • Published/Created:Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2012.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Physical diagnosis.
      Medical history taking.
      Nursing assessment.
    • Medical Subjects: Nursing Assessment.
      Medical History Taking.
      Physical Examination.
    • Description:xviii, 924 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
    • Summary:Assessment is a key nursing function that ensures each patient receives optimal care. Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking is designed specifically for undergraduate nursing students, thoroughly covering all aspects of the essential processes of obtaining a patient history and performing a comprehensive physical examination. Bates' Nursing Guide helps students build on basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as they acquire patient assessment skills that will translate directly into the professional nursing role. Case study scenarios and evidence-based practice throughout further emphasize the application of physical examination and assessment in a real-world setting.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780781780698 (alk. paper)
      0781780691 (alk. paper)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Introduction To Health Assessment
      Health Assessment
      Role Of The Nurse In Assessment
      ch. 2 Critical Thinking In Health Assessment
      Nursing Process
      Assessment: The Process Of Clinical Reasoning
      Identifying Problems And Making Nursing Diagnoses: Steps In Clinical Reasoning
      Recording Your Findings: The Case Of Mrs. N
      Evaluating Clinical Findings
      Lifelong Learning: Integrating Clinical Reasoning, Assessment, And Analysis Of Clinical Evidence
      ch. 3 Interviewing And Communication
      Phases Of Interviewing
      Phase 1: Pre-Interview
      Phase 2: Introduction
      Phase 3: Working Phase
      Phase 4: Termination
      Therapeutic Communication Techniques
      Adapting The Interview For Special Patients
      Ethics Of Interviewing
      Ethics And Professionalism
      ch. 4 Health History
      Comprehensive Adult Health History
      Sensitive Topics That Call For Specific Approaches
      Documenting The Health History
      ch. 5 Cultural And Spiritual Assessment
      Cultural Assessment
      Transcultural Perspectives On The Health History
      Spiritual Assessment
      Death And The Dying Patient
      ch. 6 Physical Examination
      Comprehensive Adult Physical Examination
      Beginning The Examination: Setting The Stage
      Techniques Of Examination
      Overview-the Physical Examination
      ch. 7 Beginning The Physical Examination: General Survey, Vital Signs, And Pain
      General Survey
      Vital Signs
      Pain, The Fifth Vital Sign
      General Appearance
      Apparent State Of Health
      Level Of Consciousness
      Facial Expression
      Odors Of The Body And Breath
      Posture, Gait, Motor Activity, And Speech
      Signs Of Distress
      Skin Color And Obvious Lesions
      Dress, Grooming, And Personal Hygiene
      Vital Signs
      Blood Pressure
      Choice Of Blood Pressure Cuff (Sphygmomanometer)
      Technique For Measuring Blood Pressure
      Classification Of Normal And Abnormal Blood Pressure
      Special Techniques
      Heart Rate And Rhythm
      Heart Rate
      Rhythm
      Respiratory Rate And Rhythm
      Temperature
      Oral Thermometers
      Rectal Temperatures
      Tympanic Membrane Temperatures
      Temporal Artery Temperatures
      Axillary Temperatures
      Skin Temperatures
      Fever, Chills, And Night Sweats
      Acute And Chronic Pain
      Pain
      Understanding Acute And Chronic Pain
      Assessing The Patient's History
      Types Of Pain
      Pain Management
      Recording Your Findings
      Health Promotion
      Temperature
      Puke
      Respirations
      Blood Pressure
      ch. 8 Nutrition
      Overview
      Hydration Status
      Health History
      Common Or Concerning Symptoms
      Changes In Weight
      Physical Examination
      General Survey
      Height Measurement
      Weight Measurement
      Skin, Hair, And Nails
      Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, And Throat (Heent)
      Cardiovascular And Peripheral Vascular
      Gastrointestinal
      Musculoskeletal
      Neurologic
      Calculating The BMI
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      Optimal Weight, Nutrition, And Diet
      Exercise
      Hydration
      ch. 9 Integumentary System
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Common Or Concerning Symptoms
      Past History
      Family History
      Lifestyle And Personal Habits
      Physical Examination
      Skin
      Flair
      Nails
      Recording Your Findings
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      ch. 10 Head And Neck
      Head
      Anatomy And Physiology Of The Head
      Health History
      Neck
      Anatomy And Physiology Of The Neck
      Physical Examination
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording The Physical Examination-the Head And Neck
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics
      ch. 11 Eyes
      Anatomy And Physiology 211 The Eyes
      Eye Structures
      Health History
      Eye History
      Family History
      Lifestyle Habits
      Physical Examination
      Preparation Of The Patient
      Vision Tests
      Steps For Examining The Optic Disc
      Special Techniques
      Recording The Physical Examination-the Eye
      Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, And Education
      Important Topics
      Vision Screening
      Eye Protection
      Care Of Contact Lenses
      ch. 12 Ears, Nose, Mouth, And Throat
      Ear
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Ear History
      Past History
      Family History
      Lifestyle Habits
      Nose And Paranasal Sinuses
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Past History
      Family History
      Lifestyle Habits
      Mouth And Pharynx
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Past History
      Family History
      Lifestyle Habits
      Physical Examination Of The Ear
      Physical Examination Of The Nose
      Physical Examination Of The Mouth And Throat
      Recording Your Findings
      Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, And Education: Ears
      Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, And Education: Mouth And Throat
      ch. 13 Respiratory System
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Overview
      Past History
      Family History
      Lifestyle And Personal Habits
      Physical Examination
      Overview
      Initial Survey Of Respiration And The Thorax
      Examination Of The Posterior Chest
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Percussion
      Auscultation
      Examination Of The Anterior Chest
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Percussion
      Auscultation
      Special Techniques
      Recording Your Findings
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      ch. 14 Cardiovascular System
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Location Of The Heart And Great Vessels
      Heart Wall
      Cardiac Chambers, Valves, And Circulation
      Cardiac Cycle
      Splitting Of Heart Sounds
      Heart Murmurs
      Relation Of Auscultatory Findings To The Chest Wall
      Conduction System
      Heart As A Pump
      Arterial Pulses And Blood Pressure
      Jugular Venous Undulations
      Jugular Venous Pressure
      Health History
      Past History
      Family History
      Lifestyle Habits
      Physical Examination
      Preparation Of The Patient
      Face
      Great Vessels Of The Neck
      Heart
      Peripheral Edema
      Integrating Cardiovascular Assessment
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording The Physical Examination-the Cardiovascular Examination
      Health Promotion
      Health Promotion Topics
      Incidence
      Risk Reduction
      Healthy Lifestyles
      ch. 15 Peripheral Vascular System And Lymphatic System
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Arteries
      Veins
      Lymphatic System And Lymph Nodes
      Fluid Exchange And The Capillary Bed
      Health History
      Past History
      Family History
      Lifestyle Or Health Patterns
      Physical Examination
      Important Areas Of Examination
      Arms
      Legs
      Recording Your Findings
      Special Techniques
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      ch. 16 Gastrointestinal And Renal Systems
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Gastrointestinal Tract
      Urinary Tract
      Physical Examination
      Abdomen
      Inspection
      Auscultation
      Percussion
      Palpation
      Liver
      Kidneys
      Bladder
      Aorta
      Special Techniques
      Spleen
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording The Physical Examination-the Abdomen
      Health Promotion
      Health Promotion Topics
      ch. 17 Breasts And Axillae
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Female Bread
      Male Bread
      Lymphatics
      Health History
      History
      Family History
      Lifestyle Habits
      Physical Examination
      Female Bread
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Male Bread
      Axillae
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Special Techniques
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording The Physical Examination-breasts And Axillae
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      Overview
      Selected Risk Factors That Affect Screening Decisions
      Recommendations For Breast Cancer Screening And Chemoprevention
      Counseling Women About Breast Cancer
      ch. 18 Musculoskeletal System
      Assessing The Musculoskeletal System
      Overview
      Joint Structure And Function
      Types Of Joint Articulation
      Structure Of Synovial Joints
      Health History
      Examination Of Joints: Anatomy And Physiology And Physical Examination
      Important Areas Of Examination For Each Of The Major Joints
      Temporomandibular Joint
      Overview, Bony Structures, And Joints
      Muscle Groups And Additional Structures
      Physical Examination
      Shoulder
      Overview
      Bony Structures
      Joints
      Muscle Groups
      Additional Structures
      Physical Examination
      Elbow
      Overview, Bony Structures, And Joints
      Muscle Groups And Additional Structures
      Physical Examination
      Wrist And Hands
      Overview
      Bony Structures
      Joints
      Muscle Groups
      Additional Structures
      Physical Examination
      Spine
      Overview
      Bony Structures
      Joints
      Muscle Groups
      Physical Examination
      Hip
      Overview
      Bony Structures And Joints
      Muscle Groups
      Additional Structures
      Physical Examination
      Knee
      Overview
      Bony Structures
      Joints
      Muscle Groups
      Additional Structures
      Physical Examination
      Ankle And Fool
      Overview
      Bony Structures And Joints
      Muscle Groups And Additional Structures
      Physical Examination
      Special Techniques
      Recording Your Findings
      Health Promotion
      Health Promotion Topics
      ch. 19 Mental Status
      Symptoms And Behavior
      Health History
      Physical Examination
      Important Areas Of The Mental Status Examination
      Contents note continued: Appearance And Behavior
      Speech And Language
      Mood
      Thought And Perceptions
      Cognitive Functions
      Higher Cognitive Functions
      Special Techniques
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording Behavior And Mental Status
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      ch. 20 Nervous System
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Central Nervous System
      Peripheral Nervous System
      Peripheral Nerves
      Motor Pathways
      Sensory Pathways
      Spinal Reflexes: The Deep Tendon Response
      Health History
      Physical Examination
      Cranial Nerves
      Motor System
      Sensory System
      Deep Tendon Reflexes
      Cutaneous Stimulation Reflexes (Superficial Reflexes)
      Abbreviated Neurologic Assessment
      Assessment For Comatose Patient
      Special Techniques
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording The Examination-the Nervous System
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      ch. 21 Reproductive Systems
      Female Reproductive System
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Menstrual History
      Obstetric History
      Physical Examination
      Important Areas Of Examination
      External Examination
      Internal Examination
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording The Pelvic Examination-female Genitalia
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      Male Reproductive System
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Physical Examination
      Penis
      Inspection
      Scrotum And Ifs Content
      Inspection
      Hernias
      Inspection
      Recording Your Findings
      Recording The Physical Examination-male Genitalia And Hernias
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling
      ch. 22 Putting It All Together
      Sample Of The Sequencing For A Head-To-Toe Assessment
      Physical Examination Overview
      ch. 23 Assessing Children: Infancy Through Adolescence
      General Principles Of Child Development
      Health Promotion And Counseling: Key Components
      Key Components Of Pediatric Health Promotion
      Assessing The Infant
      Development
      Health History
      Birth History
      Past History
      Family History
      Health Maintenance
      Health Patterns
      Approaching The Infant
      General Guidelines
      Testing For Developmental Milestones
      Physical Examination Of The Infant
      General Survey And Vital Signs
      Skin
      Head
      Eyes
      Ears
      Nose And Sinuses
      Mouth And Pharynx
      Neck
      Thorax And Lungs
      Heart
      Breasts
      Abdomen
      Male Genitalia
      Female Genitalia
      Rectal Examination
      Musculoskeletal System
      Nervous System
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Assessing Young And School-Aged Children
      Development
      Early Childhood: 1 To 4 Years
      Middle Childhood: 5 To 10 Years
      Health History
      Assessing Younger Children
      Assessing Older Children
      Physical Examination Of Young And School-Aged Children
      General Survey And Vital Signs
      Skin
      Head
      Eyes
      Ears
      Nose And Sinuses
      Mouth And Pharynx
      Neck
      Thorax And Lungs
      Heart
      Abdomen
      Male Genitalia
      Female Genitalia
      Rectal Examination
      Musculoskeletal System
      Nervous System
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Children 1 To 4 Years
      Children 5 To 10 Years
      Assessing Adolescents
      Development: 11 To 20 Years
      Health History
      Physical Examination Of The Adolescent
      General Survey And Vital Signs
      Skin
      Head, Ears, Eyes, Throat, And Neck
      Heart
      Breasts
      Abdomen
      Male Genitalia
      Female Genitalia
      Musculoskeletal System
      Nervous System
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Recording Your Findings
      ch. 24 Assessing Older Adults
      Chapter Overview: The Aging Adult
      Anatomy And Physiology
      Health History
      Approach To The Patient
      Approach To The Older Adult Patient
      Focus Areas When Assessing Older Adults
      Common Concerns
      Physical Examination Of The Older Adult
      Recording Your Findings
      Health Promotion And Counseling
      Important Topics For Health Promotion And Counseling In The Older Adult.
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