Physical Examination and Health Assessment 9th Edition
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Product Details
- Condition: New
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback: Hardcover
- ISBN: 978-0323809849
- Item Weight: 4
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 1.2 x 11.1
Description
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®.
- UPDATED! Photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing inclusivity and representation for better health outcomes.
- UPDATED! Expanded transgender considerations promote culturally competent care of this underserved patient population.
- NEW! Fully integrated print and electronic coverage of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) helps equip you for the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN).
- UPDATED! An unsurpassed collection of more than 1,100 full-color illustrations vividly showcases anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings.
- UPDATED! Increased focus on social determinants of health (SODH) addresses the disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approach.
- Clear, conversational, step-by-step, evidence-based approach covers physical examination and health assessment of patients throughout the lifespan.
- Consistent format from chapter to chapter features sections on structure and function, subjective data, objective data, documentation and critical thinking, abnormal findings, and health promotion and patient teaching to help you learn to assess systematically.
- Inclusion of LGBTQ issues and Cultural Assessment chapter equip you with the skills to practice with greater sensitivity and inclusivity.
- Engaging online learning resources include assessment video clips; review questions for the NCLEX®; case studies for the NGN; audio clips of heart, lung, and abdominal sounds; assessment checklists; and much more.
- Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes present opportunities for patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment.
- Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults.
- Culture and Genetics sections include information on biocultural and transcultural variations in an increasingly diverse patient population.
- Standalone Vital Signs chapter and focused nutrition content emphasize the national epidemic of obesity.
- Integration of interprofessional collaboration emphasizes how to ensure patient safety during the physical exam and how to collaborate with other health professionals to promote optimal health.
- Enhanced content on the electronic health record, charting, and narrative recording exemplifies how to document assessment findings using state-of-the-art systems with time-tested thoroughness.
- UPDATED! Photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing inclusivity and representation for better health outcomes.
- UPDATED! Expanded transgender considerations promote culturally competent care of this underserved patient population.
- NEW! Fully integrated print and electronic coverage of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) helps equip you for the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN).
- UPDATED! An unsurpassed collection of more than 1,100 full-color illustrations vividly showcases anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings.
- UPDATED! Increased focus on social determinants of health (SODH) addresses the disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approach.
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| Weight | 4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 21.844 × 3.048 × 28.194 in |
Tristan Walker –
I used this book while studying in San Francisco, USA and found the step-by-step physical examination guidance extremely detailed and easy to follow. The illustrations and assessment checklists helped me perform clinical evaluations more confidently. It became an essential part of my daily practice training only.
Cole Davidson –
Based in Austin, USA, this edition explains health assessment techniques in a very organized and practical way. The clinical tips and normal vs abnormal findings were especially helpful during lab sessions only.
Miles Harrison –
Preparing in Orlando, USA, I appreciated the clear structure and comprehensive coverage of body systems. The photos and diagrams made it much easier to remember examination steps. It significantly improved my patient assessment skills only.
Blake Montgomery –
From Las Vegas, USA, the detailed explanations and evidence-based content made this book reliable for both theory and clinical rotations only.
Grant Sullivan –
Studying in Toronto, Canada, I found the assessment techniques clearly described with practical examples. The documentation guidelines also helped me improve my charting skills during practice only.
Derek Lawson –
Based in Edmonton, Canada, the book’s organized approach to head-to-toe assessment strengthened my confidence during patient interactions. The abnormal findings section was especially useful only.
Preston Hughes –
While preparing in Philadelphia, USA, the combination of visuals and concise explanations made complex examination procedures easier to understand. It supported both exams and clinical skill development only.
Chase Bennett –
From Calgary, Canada, the structured format and clinical alerts provided practical insights for real-world assessment scenarios only.
Vanessa Ramirez –
Studying in Seattle, USA, I appreciated how clearly the book differentiates between normal variations and pathological findings. The case studies enhanced my clinical reasoning skills only.
Paige Thornton –
Based in Winnipeg, Canada, the detailed step-by-step examination flow improved my efficiency during lab practice and evaluations only.
Lily Crawford –
Preparing in Boston, USA, the comprehensive coverage of all age groups made this edition very versatile. The health promotion sections added extra value to my learning only.