Assessment is a key nursing function that ensures each patient receives optimal care. Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking is designed specifically for undergraduate nursing students, thoroughly covering all aspects of the essential processes of obtaining a patient history and performing a comprehensive physical examination. Bates' Nursing Guide helps students build on basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as they acquire patient assessment skills that will translate directly into the professional nursing role. Case study scenarios and evidence-based practice throughout further emphasize the application of physical examination and assessment in a real-world setting.
'Bates' Nursing Guide' helps students build on basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as they acquire patient assessment skills that will translate directly into the professional nursing role.
This student laboratory manual was written to accompany 'Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking'. Each chapter corresponds to a textbook chapter and contains activities to help students retain and apply the knowledge gained from the textbook.
South Asian edition of Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination andHistory Taking provides authoritative guidance on how to perform thepatient interview, physical examination, and other core assessments as wellas how to apply clinical reasoning and use shared decision-making in aquick-reference format. This highly regarded pocket guide includesillustrated, step-by-step techniques for physical examination in atwo-column format featuring examination techniques on the left andabnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses onthe right. Key Features • Significantly revised information on obesity and nutrition counseling;essential clinical updates and screening guidelines on cardiovascular riskfactors, breast cancer, colon cancer, Papanicolau smears, stroke risk factors,and new geriatric assessment tools • Illustrated clinical manifestations of skin, hair, and nail diseases which providethe framework for assessing common lesions and abnormalities • Dedicated new segments on evidence-based medicine, breaking bad news topatients using the 'SPIKES' protocol, and South Asian perspective of obesity/metabolic, psychiatric disorders, tobacco, alcohol use, and its relevance onsocioeconomic and demographic history to keep pace with recent advancesand growing concerns • Inclusion of Diagnostic Guidelines for rheumatic heart disease and syndromicmanagement of sexually transmitted diseases as recommended by NACO • Numerous tables, flow-charts, and text boxes to help readers with importantsummaries of clinical conditions and other relevant information • Covers special stages in the life cycle—infancy through adolescence,pregnancy, and aging
A guide to advanced assessment and clinical diagnosis, this text is organized in a body systems framework and focuses on the adult patient. Each chapter focuses on a major problem associated with each particular body system.
With the 11th edition, focus turns back to the student in nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, and medical programs. The text continues be a trusted reference for nursing and medical students as well as practitioners. The art program has been revised to bring greater consistency and currency to the illustrations. Many photographs, particularly those depicting skin conditions, are being replaced with newer photos of higher quality. The well-respected and highly useful layout and organization of the book are retained. Each chapter has been reviewed and revised to keep the text up-to-date. The following features, long admired among dedicated Bates' users are also retained: · Detailed, beautifully depicted Tables of Abnormalities · Extensive Pediatric chapter · Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology review begins each chapter · Important information on Interviewing Techniques and Patient Communication · Outstanding line art program · Two-column format as guide for physical assessment · Useful Clinical tips throughout The ancillary assets are also being updated to redirect the focus toward higher level nursing students and medical students.
- NEW! Emphasis on clinical reasoning provides insights and clinical expertise to help you develop clinical judgment skills. - NEW! Enhanced emphasis on patient safety and healthcare quality, particularly as it relates to sports participation. - NEW! Content on documentation has been updated with a stronger focus on electronic charting (EHR/EMR). - NEW! Enhanced social inclusiveness and patient-centeredness incorporates LGBTQ patients and providers, with special a emphasis on cultural competency, history-taking, and special considerations for examination of the breasts, female and male genitalia, reproductive health, thyroid, and anus/rectum/prostate. - NEW! Telemedicine, virtual consults, and video interpreters content added to the Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition chapter. - NEW! Improved readability with a clear, straightforward, and easy-to-understand writing style. - NEW! Updated drawing, and photographs enhance visual appeal and clarify anatomical content and exam techniques.
Learn fundamental nursing principles, concepts, and skills with ease! Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition includes accurate, cutting-edge content, active learning strategies, and the latest evidence-based research to help you excel in your classes and prepare for success in today's competitive nursing field. An expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Griffin Perry provides a trusted, comprehensive resource, thoroughly reviewed by nursing experts and peers to ensure the most accurate content. With practical, fully integrated study support, this edition makes it easier than ever to build the understanding and clinical reasoning essential to providing excellent patient care.
