Health Assessment Demystified [Paperback]

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The quick and easy way to master health assessments and use your knowledge in real-world situations

If you're looking for a fun, fast review that boils health assessment down to its most essential, must-knowpoints, your search ends here!Health Assessment Demystifiedis a complete yet concise overview of the basics of performing quality patient assessments. This guide arms you with the knowledge to help your patients asa student and as a nurse once you start your career. You will learn how to document medical history, examine patients, and work with other healthcare personnel to determine the best course of action.

Studying is easy and effective with key objectives,important terms, brief overviews, tables and diagrams, and NCLEX-style questions throughout the book. At the end is a comprehensive final exam that covers all the content found inHealth Assessment Demystified.

This fast and easy guide offers:

• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
• Coverage of essential assessment techniques
• A final exam at the end of the book
• A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student,Health Assessment DeMYSTiFieDis your shortcut to mastering this essential nursing topic.

Chapter 1: Communication Techniques and Collecting Subjective Information
Chapter 2: Collecting Objective Information and Documentation
Chapter 3: Assessment of Vital Signs
Chapter 4: Assessment of Mental Status
Chapter 5: Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 6: Assessment of the Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
Chapter 7: Assessment of the Respiratory System