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    Health assessment & physical examination / [edited by] Mary Ellen Zator Estes, family nurse practitioner in internal medicine, Fairfax, Virgina and nursing consultant, Vienna, Virginia.

    • Title:Health assessment & physical examination / [edited by] Mary Ellen Zator Estes, family nurse practitioner in internal medicine, Fairfax, Virgina and nursing consultant, Vienna, Virginia.
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    • Variant Title:Health assessment and physical examination
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Estes, Mary Ellen Zator.
    • Published/Created:Clifton Park, NY : Delmar/Cengage Learning, [2014]
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Nursing assessment.
      Physical diagnosis.
    • Medical Subjects: Nursing Assessment.
    • Edition:Fifth edition.
    • Description:xxix, 1114 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
    • Summary:1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process. 2. Communication Techniques and The Patient Interview. 3. The Complete Health History Including Documentation. 4. Developmental Assessment. 5. Cultural Assessment. 6. Spiritual Assessment. 7. Nutritional Assessment. 8. Physical Examination Techniques. 9. General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain. 10. Skin, Hair, and Nails. 11. Head, Neck, and Regional Lymph Nodes. 12. Eyes. 13. Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat. 14. Breasts and Regional Lymph Nodes. 15. Thorax and Lungs. 16. The Heart. 17. Peripheral Vasculature and Lymphatic System. 18. Abdomen. 19. Musculoskeletal System. 20. Mental Status and Neurological Techniques. 21. Female Genitalia. 22. Male Genitalia. 23. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate. 24. The Pregnant Patient. 25. The Pediatric Patient. 26. The Older Adult Patient. 27. The Complete Health History and Physical Examination.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9781133610939
      1133610935
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: Unit 1 Laying the Foundation
      ch. 1 Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
      Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
      Components of Critical Thinking
      Universal Intellectual Standards for Critical Thinking
      Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
      Assessment
      Nursing Diagnosis
      Outcomes Identification
      Planning
      Implementation
      Evaluation
      Critical Pathways
      Documenting the Nursing Process
      ch. 2 Communication Techniques and the Patient Interview
      Patient Interview
      Role of the Nurse
      Role of the Patient
      Motivational Interviewing
      Factors Influencing the Interview
      Approach
      Environment
      Confidentiality
      HIPAA
      Note Taking
      Time, Length, Duration
      Biases and Preconceptions
      Stages of the Interview Process
      Stage I
      Stage II
      Stage III
      Factors Affecting Communication
      Listening
      Nonverbal Cues
      Distance
      Personal Space
      Effective Communication Techniques
      Using Open-Ended Questions
      Using Closed Questions
      Facilitating
      Using Silence
      Grouping Communication Techniques
      Nontherapeutic Communication Techniques
      Requesting an Explanation
      Probing
      Offering False Reassurance
      Giving Approval or Disapproval
      Defending
      Advising
      Using Problematic Questioning Techniques
      Interviewing the Patient with Special Needs
      Patient with Impaired Hearing
      Patient with Impaired Vision
      Patient with Impaired Speech or Aphasia
      Patient with a Low Literacy Level
      Patient Who Is Non-English-Speaking
      Patient Who Has a Low Level of Understanding
      Patient Who Is Crying
      Patient Who Is Anxious and Angry
      Patient Who Is Hostile
      Patient Who Is Sexually Aggressive
      Patient Who Is Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
      Patient Who Is Very Ill
      LGBT Communication
      Telenursing
      ch. 3 Complete Health History Including Documentation
      Types of Health History
      Preparing for the Health History
      Computerized Health History
      Identifying Information
      Today's Date
      Biographical Data
      Complete Health History Assessment Tool
      Source and Reliability of Information
      Patient Profile
      Reason for Seeking Health Care and Chief Complaint
      Present Health and History of the Present Illness
      Past Health History
      Family Health History
      Social History
      Health Maintenance Activities
      Review of Systems
      System-Specific Health History
      Concluding the Health History
      Assistive Devices
      ENAP Format
      Documentation
      U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
      Complete Health History: Well Patient
      Complete Health History: III Patient
      Unit 2 Special Assessments
      ch. 4 Developmental Assessment
      Developmental Theories
      Ages and Stages Developmental Theories
      Developmental Stages, Tasks, and Life Events
      Developmental Tasks of Infants (Birth to 1 Year)
      Developmental Tasks of Toddlers (1 to 3 Years)
      Developmental Tasks of Preschoolers (3 to 6 Years)
      Developmental Tasks of School-Age Children (6 to 12 Years)
      Developmental Tasks of Adolescents (12 to 18 Years)
      Developmental Tasks of Young Adults (18 to 30 Years)
      Developmental Tasks of Early Middle Adulthood (30 to 50 Years)
      Developmental Tasks of Late Middle Adulthood (50 to 70 Years)
      Developmental Tasks of Late Adulthood (70 Years to Death)
      Stages of Family Development
      Developmental Assessment Tools
      Case Study: Ineffective Coping after Job Loss
      ch. 5 Cultural Assessment
      Culturally Competent Nursing Care
      Basic Concepts Associated with Culturally Competent Assessments
      Culture
      Subculture
      Racial Groups
      Ethnic Groups
      Minority Groups
      Values, Norms, and Value Orientations
      Beliefs
      Customs and Rituals
      Case Study: A First-Generation Pakistani American with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
      ch. 6 Spiritual Assessment
      Religion and Spirituality in America
      Religion and Spirituality
      Health Effects of Religion and Spirituality
      Parish Nursing
      Role of the Nurse in Spiritual Care
      Spiritual Assessment
      Nursing Diagnosis
      Nursing Interventions
      Nursing Interventions to Avoid
      Evaluation
      Case Study: Parents Seek Religious Backing for Health Care Decision
      ch. 7 Nutritional Assessment
      Dietary Guidelines
      Nutrients
      Carbohydrates
      Proteins
      Fats
      Vitamins
      Minerals
      Water
      Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
      Children
      Adolescents
      Young and Middle-Aged Adults
      Older Adults
      Cultural Differences
      Health History
      Equipment
      Nutritional Assessment
      Nutritional History
      Physical Examination
      Anthropometric Measurements
      Laboratory Data
      Diagnostic Data
      Case Study: The Underweight Patient
      Unit 3 Physical Examination
      ch. 8 Physical Examination Techniques
      Aspects of Physical Examination
      Role of the Nurse
      Standard Precautions
      Transmission-Based Precautions
      Legal Issues
      Examination Techniques
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Percussion
      Auscultation
      Equipment
      ch. 9 General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain
      Equipment
      General Survey
      Physical Presence
      Psychological Presence
      Distress
      Vital Signs
      Respiration
      Pulse
      Temperature
      Blood Pressure
      Korotkoff Sounds
      Measuring Blood Pressure
      Measurement Sites
      Equipment
      Pain
      Nociceptive Pain
      Neuropathic Pain
      Source of Pain
      Types of Pain
      Perception of Pain
      Variables Affecting Pain
      Pain History
      Effects of Pain on the Body
      Assessing Pain
      Pain Management
      ch. 10 Skin, Hair, and Nails
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Skin
      Hair
      Nails
      Function of Skin
      Function of Hair
      Function of Nails
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
      Inspection of the Skin
      Palpation of the Skin
      Inspection of the Hair
      Palpation of the Hair
      Inspection of the Nails
      Palpation of the Nails
      Case Study: The Patient with Cellulitis
      ch. 11 Head, Neck, and Regional Lymph Nodes
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Skull
      Face
      Neck
      Thyroid
      Lymph Nodes
      Blood Supply
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Head and Neck
      Inspection of the Shape of the Head
      Palpation of the Head
      Inspection and Palpation of the Scalp
      Inspection of the Face
      Palpation and Auscultation of the Mandible
      Inspection and Palpation of the Neck
      Inspection of the Thyroid Gland
      Palpation of the Thyroid Gland
      Auscultation of the Thyroid Gland
      Inspection of the Lymph Nodes
      Palpation of the Lymph Nodes
      Case Study: The Patient with Facial Fractures
      ch. 12 Eyes
      Anatomy and Physiology
      External Structures
      Internal Structures
      Visual Pathway
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Eye
      Visual Acuity
      Visual Fields
      External Eye and Lacrimal Apparatus
      Extraocular Muscle Function
      Anterior Segment Structures
      Posterior Segment Structures
      Case Study: The Patient with Diabetic Retinopathy
      ch. 13 Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Ear
      Nose
      Sinuses
      Mouth and Throat
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Ear
      Auditory Screening
      External Ear
      Otoscopic Examination
      Examination of the Nose
      External Inspection
      Patency
      Internal Inspection
      Examination of the Sinuses
      Inspection
      Palpation and Percussion
      Examination of the Mouth and Throat
      Examination of the Mouth
      Inspection of the Throat
      Case Study: The Patient with Acute Otitis Media
      ch. 14 Breasts and Regional Lymph Nodes
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Breasts
      Regional Lymph Nodes
      Breast Development Throughout the Lifespan
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Female Breasts and Regional Lymph Nodes
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Examination of the Mastectomy and Breast-Augmented Patient
      Examination of the Male Breasts
      Diagnostic Techniques
      Case Study: The Patient with Mastitis
      ch. 15 Thorax and Lungs
      Anatomy
      Thorax
      Sternum
      Intercostal Spaces
      Lungs
      Pleura
      Mediastinum
      Bronchi
      Alveoli
      Muscles of Respiration
      Physiology
      Ventilation
      External Respiration
      Internal Respiration
      Control of Breathing
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Thorax and Lungs
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Percussion
      Auscultation
      Case Study: The Patient with Pulmonary Emboli
      ch. 16 Heart
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Heart
      Coronary Circulation
      Cardiac Cycle
      Conduction System of the Heart
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Precordium
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Auscultation
      Case Study: The Patient with Infective Endocarditis (IE)
      ch. 17 Peripheral Vasculature and Lymphatic System
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Peripheral Vasculature
      Lymphatic System
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Peripheral Vasculature
      Inspection of the Jugular Venous Pressure
      Inspection of the Hepatojugular Reflux
      Palpation and Auscultation of Arterial Pulses
      Inspection and Palpation of Peripheral Perfusion
      Inspection and Palpation of Lymph Nodes
      Case Study: The Patient with Enlarged Lymph Nodes
      ch. 18 Abdomen
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Abdominal Cavity
      Abdominal Viscera (Organs)
      Health History
      Equipment
      Contents note continued: Examination of the Abdomen
      Inspection
      Auscultation
      Percussion
      Palpation
      Case Study: The Patient with Colitis
      ch. 19 Musculoskeletal System
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Bones
      Muscles
      Tendons
      Cartilage
      Ligaments
      Bursae
      Joints
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Musculoskeletal System
      General Assessment
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Range of Motion (ROM)
      Muscle Strength
      Examination of Joints
      Case Study: The Patient with an Acute Knee Injury
      ch. 20 Mental Status and Neurological Techniques
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Macrostructure
      Meninges
      Central Nervous System
      Blood Supply
      Peripheral Nervous System
      Reflexes
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Neurological System
      Mental Status
      Sensory Examination
      Cranial Nerves
      Motor System
      Cerebellar Function (Coordination, Station, and Gait)
      Reflexes
      Case Study: The Patient with a Brain Aneurysm
      ch. 21 Female Genitalia
      Anatomy and Physiology
      External Female Genitalia
      Internal Female Genitalia
      Female Reproductive Cycle
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Female Genitalia
      Inspection of the External Genitalia
      Palpation of the External Genitalia
      Speculum Examination of the Internal Genitalia
      Collecting Specimens for Cytological Smears and Cultures
      Inspection of the Vaginal Wall
      Bimanual Examination
      Rectovaginal Examination
      Case Study: The Patient with a Cervical Polyp
      ch. 22 Male Genitalia
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Essential Organs
      Accessory Organs
      Ducts
      Supporting Structures
      Sexual Development
      Spermatogenesis
      Male Sexual Function
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Male Genitalia
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Auscultation
      Case Study: The Patient with Peyronie Disease
      ch. 23 Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Rectum
      Anus
      Prostate
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
      Inspection
      Palpation
      Case Study: A Patient with an Enlarged Prostate
      Unit 4 Special Populations
      ch. 24 Pregnant Patient
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Skin and Hair
      Head and Neck
      Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat
      Breasts
      Thorax and Lungs
      Heart
      Peripheral Vasculature
      Abdomen
      Urinary System
      Musculoskeletal System
      Neurological System
      Female Genitalia
      Anus and Rectum
      Hematological System
      Endocrine System
      Health History
      Equipment
      Examination of the Pregnant Patient
      General Assessment, Vital Signs, and Weight
      Skin and Hair
      Head and Neck
      Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat
      Breasts
      Thorax and Lungs
      Heart
      Peripheral Vasculature
      Abdomen
      Urinary System
      Musculoskeletal System
      Neurological System
      Female Genitalia
      Uterine Size
      Fetal Heart Rate
      Leopold's Maneuver
      Anus, Perineum, and Rectum
      Hematological System
      Endocrine System
      Nutritional Assessment
      Special Antepartum Tests and Evaluations
      Psychosocial Assessment and Learning Needs
      Subsequent or Return Prenatal Visits
      Case Study: The Pregnant Patient
      ch. 25 Pediatric Patient
      Physical Growth
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Structural and Physiological Variations
      Growth and Development
      Health History
      Developmental Assessment
      Equipment
      Physical Examination
      Vital Signs
      Physical Growth
      Apgar Scoring
      Skin
      Hair
      Head
      Eyes
      Ears
      Nose
      Mouth and Throat
      Neck
      Breasts
      Thorax and Lungs
      Heart
      Peripheral Vasculature
      Abdomen
      Musculoskeletal System
      Neurological System
      Female Genitalia
      Male Genitalia
      Anus
      Case Study: The Patient with Polyuria and Polydipsia
      ch. 26 Older Adult Patient
      Epidemiology
      Issues in Presentation
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Structural and Physiological Variations
      Interview of the Older Adult
      Special Assessments
      Developmental Assessment
      Cultural Assessment
      Spiritual Assessment
      Geriatric Syndromes
      Equipment
      Physical Examination
      Functional Assessment
      Cognitive Assessment
      Vital Signs
      Skin
      Hair
      Nails
      Head and Neck
      Eyes
      Ears
      Nose
      Mouth and Throat
      Breasts
      Thorax and Lungs
      Heart
      Peripheral Vasculature
      Abdomen
      Musculoskeletal System
      Mental Status and Neurological Techniques
      Female Genitalia
      Male Genitalia
      Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
      Case Study: The Older Adult with Mental Status Changes, Vomiting, and Diarrhea
      Unit 5 Putting It All Together
      ch. 27 Complete Health History and Physical Examination
      Legal Considerations
      Ethical Considerations
      Health History
      Physical Examination
      General Survey
      Neurological System
      Measurements
      Skin
      Head and Face
      Eyes
      Ears
      Nose and Sinuses
      Mouth and Throat
      Neck
      Upper Extremities
      Back, Posterior and Lateral Thoraxes
      Anterior Thorax
      Heart
      Female Breasts
      Male Breasts
      Jugular Veins
      Female and Male Breasts
      Heart
      Abdomen
      Inguinal Area
      Lower Extremities
      Neurological System
      Musculoskeletal System
      Neurological System
      Female Genitalia, Anus, and Rectum
      Male Genitalia
      Male Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
      Laboratory and Diagnostic Data
      Problem List
      Preparticipation Athletic Evaluation
      Healthy People 2020
      Role of Technology
      Future of Nursing
      Conclusion
      Case Study: The Patient with Multisystem Problems
      Appendices
      Appendix A NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses 2012-2014
      Appendix B Functional Assessments
      Appendix C ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations
      Appendix D Healthy People 2020: Topics and Goals.
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