Physical examination and health assessment Compiled by Carolyn Jarvis, Annette J. Browne, Marian Luctkar-Flude and June MacDonald-Jenkins.

previously published as 3rd ed., in 2019.

includes bibliographical references and index.

[Pt. 1] Assessment of the whole person. Assessment for health and illness
Developmental tasks and health promotion across the life cycle
Transcultural considerations in assessment
The interview
The complete health history
Mental status assessment
Nutritional assessment
[Pt. 2] Physical examination. Assessment techniques and approach to the clinical setting
General survey, measurement, vital signs
Skin, hair, and nails
Head and neck, including regional lymphatics
Eyes
Ears
Nose, mouth, and throat
Breasts and regional lymphatics
Thorax and lungs
Heart and neck vessels
Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system
Abdomen
Musculoskeletal system
Neurologic system
Male genitalia
Anus, rectum, and prostate
Female genitalia
The pregnant female
[Pt. 3] Integration of the health assessment. The complete health assessment: putting it all together
Critical thinking in health assessment

A physical examination and assessment manual for nurses and nursing students. It features integrated developmental variations across the lifespan with age-specific content on the infant, child, adolescent, pregnant female, and ageing adult, along with transcultural considerations.