Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition Susan Fickertt Wilson

Health Evaluation for Nursing Observe, 7th Edition Susan Fickertt Wilson

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   032366119X
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   978-0323661195Make the best of your analysis time and maximize your health assessment expertise! Health Evaluation for Nursing Observe, 7th Edition focuses on what you need to be aware of, providing straightforward suggestions for an efficient physical examination as well as preparation for the Subsequent Generation NCLEX^® Examination (NGN). This version places greater emphasis on ordinary findings and less on abnormal findings, new LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes, and new NGN Examination-style case studies. Crafted by renowned nursing educators Susan Fickertt Wilson and Jean Foret Giddens, this book contains everything you require to carry out and document an accurate assessment, succeed on the NGN, and get ready for clinical practice.

   Binder-Prepared Edition: This loose-leaf copy of the complete content is a convenient, accessible, and customizable alternative to the bound book. With this binder-ready edition, students can personalize the text to match their unique needs!

   • Straightforward, easy-to-comprehend coverage equips you with the essential knowledge and confidence to conduct an effective health assessment and physical examination.
   • Clear distinction between fundamental skills and advanced skills assists in segregating basic procedures from those that may be performed by an advanced practitioner or only in specific circumstances.
   • Proven two-column format links assessment methods with normal and abnormal findings.
   • Full-color photographs and illustrations demonstrate how to execute key assessment techniques.
   • DISTINCTIVE! Idea Overview boxes present core concepts in the context of health assessment.
   • DISTINCTIVE! Clinical Reasoning boxes provide insight by elucidating the thought process of an experienced nurse making a clinical decision.
   • Patients with Situational Variations sections address specific circumstances or needs of patients who are hearing impaired, in wheelchairs, or have other limitations.
   • Documenting Expected Findings sections demonstrate how to chart normal findings, including documentation in the electronic health record.
   • Case Studies at the conclusion of each chapter provide subjective and objective data about a patient and prompt you to use clinical judgment skills to answer questions.
   • Health Evaluation Throughout the Life Span unit encompasses four chapters that cover the examination of patients of different ages, including older adults, pregnant patients, infants, children, and adolescents.
   • Synthesis and Application of Health Evaluation unit offers guidelines for combining the body system assessments into one comprehensive examination, for communicating the findings to other health care professionals, and for adapting the assessment to patients in a hospital setting.

   • NEW! NGN-style case studies provide optimal preparation for the Subsequent Generation NCLEX^® Examination.
   • NEW! LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes summarize specific assessment considerations for LGBTQ+ clients.
   • NEW! Updated coverage of indicators of abuse, neglect, and human trafficking equips you to become a mandatory reporter of these emerging health issues.
   • NEW! Updated, high-quality illustrations accurately represent assessment methods and the latest examination equipment.
   • NEW! Increased emphasis on normal findings is incorporated into the content along with a reduced emphasis on unusual findings.
   • NEW emphasis in the Adapting Health Evaluation chapter describes how to modify your care for patients with a variety of conditions or limitations, such as patients with IVs, casts, and catheters.
   • NEW! Updated information on cultural and religious preferences and practices describes how these factors can impact health assessment.
   • NEW! UPDATED coverage addresses the latest evidence-based guidelines on pain assessment.
   • NEW! Enhanced Evaluation Questions prepare you for the NCLEX exam, with cognitive levels elevated from “remembering” and “understanding” levels to “applying” and above to prepare you for clinical practice.