Physical Examination & health Assessment

Previous 7th edition:2016

Assessment of the whole person: Evidence-based assessment
Cultural assessment
The interview
The complete health history
Mental status assessment
Substance use assessment
Domestic and family violence assessment
Approach to the Clinical Setting: Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting
General survey and measurement
Vital signs
Pain assessment
Nutrition assessment
Physical Examination: Skin, hair, and nails
Head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics
Eyes
Ears
Nose, mouth, and throat
Breasts, axillae, and regional lymphatics
Thorax and lungs
Heart and neck vessels
Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system
Abdomen
Musculoskeletal system
Neurologic system
Male genitourinary system
Anus, rectum, and prostate
Female Genitourinary system
Integration: putting it all together: The complete health assessment: adult
The complete physical assessment: infant, young child, and adolescent
Bedside assessment and electronic documentation
The pregnant woman
Functional assessment of the older adults

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