Advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis : essentials for clinical practice / [edited by] Karen M. Myrick, Laima A. Karosas.

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Computer fileLanguage: English Publication details: New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, 2020Description: 1 online resource (508, pages) : color illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780826162557 (e-book)

Subject(s):

Diagnosis, Differential

LOC classification:

RC71.5 Ad9 2020

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Contents:

1. Health history, the patient interview, and motivational interviewing -- 2. Advanced health assessment of the head, neck, and lymphatic system -- 3. Advanced health assessment of the nose, mouth, and throat -- 4. Advanced health assessment of the eyes and ears -- 5. Advanced health assessment of skin, hair, and nails -- 6. Advanced health assessment of the cardiovascular system -- 7. Advanced health assessment of the respiratory system -- 8. Advanced health assessment of the abdomen, rectum, and anus -- 9. Advanced health assessment of the male genitourinary system -- 10. Advanced assessment of the female reproductive system -- 11. Advanced health assessment of the neurological system -- 12. Advanced health assessment of the musculoskeletal system

Summary: The first textbook to specifically target the scope of practice for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants With a focus on promoting sound clinical decision-making and a streamlined and highly accessible approach, this text for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants delivers up-to-date primary care health assessment techniques for individuals throughout the lifespan. Each chapter offers a concise overview of anatomy and physiology and an in-depth review of normal and abnormal findings. The holistic assessment section for each system—emphasizing the importance of social considerations—further prepares students for informed clinical practice. Chapters feature a comprehensive assessment of special populations, including patients with disabilities pediatric, pregnant, and elderly patients and transgendered and veteran populations, as well as differential diagnosis guidance in tabular format. Chapters are further enhanced with illustrations, images, and case studies that demonstrate clinical reasoning and application of principles to practice. A robust ancillary package includes an instructor manual, discussion questions, multiple-choice questions, and PowerPoint slides.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Online E-Books	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library	Non-fiction	OEBP RC71.5 Ad9 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available	OEBP000187		OEBP000187
Compact Discs	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Multimedia Section	Non-fiction	EB RC71.5 Ad9 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Room use only	CD0000940		CD0000940

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The first textbook to specifically target the scope of practice for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants

With a focus on promoting sound clinical decision-making and a streamlined and highly accessible approach, this text for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants delivers up-to-date primary care health assessment techniques for individuals throughout the lifespan. Each chapter offers a concise overview of anatomy and physiology and an in-depth review of normal and abnormal findings. The holistic assessment section for each system—emphasizing the importance of social considerations—further prepares students for informed clinical practice.

Chapters feature a comprehensive assessment of special populations, including patients with disabilities
pediatric, pregnant, and elderly patients
and transgendered and veteran populations, as well as differential diagnosis guidance in tabular format. Chapters are further enhanced with illustrations, images, and case studies that demonstrate clinical reasoning and application of principles to practice. A robust ancillary package includes an instructor manual, discussion questions, multiple-choice questions, and PowerPoint slides.

Fund 164 CE-Logic, Inc. Purchased March 2, 2021 OEBP000187 P. Roderno PHP 11,518.00
2021-03-110 7813 to 7820

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