Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Canadian E-Book
Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Canadian E-Book

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-03-14

Total Pages: 983

ISBN-13: 0323875092

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Learn how to take a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the lifespan! Using easy-to-follow language, detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition, is the gold-standard in physical examination textbooks. This new edition reflects today’s nursing practice with a greater focus on diverse communities, evidence-informed content throughout, and new and enhanced case studies focusing on critical thinking and clinical judgement. It's easy to see why this text is #1 with Canadian nursing students! Approximately 150 normal and abnormal examination photos for the nose, mouth, throat, thorax, and pediatric assessment give you a fresh perspective on these key system examinations, with cultural diversity and developmental variations. Social determinants of health considerations cover the shifting landscape of Canada’s populations with strategies for integrating social, economic, and ethnocultural diversity into students’ health assessments. Assessment strategies relevant to Indigenous populations, harm reduction, nutrition, and transgender persons inform practitioners on respectful, complete care. Sectional colour bars segment body systems according to content — Structure and Function, Subjective Data, Objective Data, Documentation and Critical Thinking, Abnormal Findings. Documentation and critical thinking sections provide real world clinical examples of specific patients and how to document assessment findings. Abnormal findings tables help you recognize, sort, and describe abnormalities. Separate chapter on pregnancy provides a thorough foundation for assessing the pregnant patient. Developmental Considerations sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant individuals, and older adults. Content covering the electronic health record, charting, and narrative recording provides examples of how to document assessment findings. Two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings and uses full-colour, step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings. Promoting Health boxes focus on this key aspect of Canadian health care. Summary checklists offer reviews of key examination steps.

Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Canadian
Physical Examination and Health Assessment - Canadian

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Saunders Canada

Published: 2018-11-12

Total Pages: 960

ISBN-13: 9781771721547

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Get a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the lifespan! Using easy-to-follow language, detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 3rd Canadian Edition is the gold-standard in physical examination textbooks. This new edition reflects the latest in what is happening in nursing today with coverage of emerging trends, examples of how to document patient assessments using the Electronic Health Record, and new evidence-informed content throughout. It's easy to see why this text is #1 with Canadian nursing students! A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, and uses colour, step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings. Sectional colour bars segment body systems according to content (Structure and Function, Subjective Data, Objective Data, Documentation and Critical Thinking, Abnormal Findings). Summary checklists offer reviews of key examination steps. Documentation and Critical Thinking sections provide real world clinical examples of specific patients and how to document assessment findings. Abnormal findings tables help you recognize, sort, and describe abnormalities. Separate chapter on Pregnancy provides a thorough foundation for assessing the pregnant patient. Developmental Considerations sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults. Promoting Health boxes focus on this key aspect of Canadian health care. NEW! Content covering the Electronic Health Record, charting, and narrative recording provides examples of how to document assessment findings. UPDATED Case Studies provide you with opportunities to test and develop your analytical skills and apply what you've learned. NEW! Approximately 150 normal and abnormal examination photos for the nose, mouth, throat, thorax, and pediatric assessment gives you a fresh perspective on these key system examinations, with cultural diversity and developmental variations. NEW! Social determinants of health considerations cover the shifting landscape of Canada's populations with strategies for integrating social, economic and ethnocultural diversity into your health assessments. NEW! Assessment strategies relevant to Indigenous populations, harm reduction, nutrition, and transgender persons inform practitioners on respectful, complete care.

Physical Examination and Health Assessment E-Book
Physical Examination and Health Assessment E-Book

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 903

ISBN-13: 0323811701

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Clear, conversational, step-by-step, evidence-based approach covers physical examination and health assessment of patients throughout the lifespan. Consistent format from chapter to chapter features sections on structure and function, subjective data, objective data, documentation and critical thinking, abnormal findings, and health promotion and patient teaching to help you learn to assess systematically. Inclusion of LGBTQ issues and Cultural Assessment chapter equip you with the skills to practice with greater sensitivity and inclusivity. Engaging online learning resources include assessment video clips; review questions for the NCLEX®; case studies for the NGN; audio clips of heart, lung, and abdominal sounds; assessment checklists; and much more. Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes present opportunities for patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment. Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults. Culture and Genetics sections include information on biocultural and transcultural variations in an increasingly diverse patient population. Standalone Vital Signs chapter and focused nutrition content emphasize the national epidemic of obesity. Integration of interprofessional collaboration emphasizes how to ensure patient safety during the physical exam and how to collaborate with other health professionals to promote optimal health. Enhanced content on the electronic health record, charting, and narrative recording exemplifies how to document assessment findings using state-of-the-art systems with time-tested thoroughness. UPDATED! Photos identify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing inclusivity and representation for better health outcomes. UPDATED! Expanded transgender considerations promote culturally competent care of this underserved patient population. NEW! Fully integrated print and electronic coverage of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) helps equip you for the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN). UPDATED! An unsurpassed collection of more than 1,100 full-color illustrations vividly showcases anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings. UPDATED! Increased focus on social determinants of health (SODH) addresses the disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approach.

Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, Canadian Edition - E-Book
Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, Canadian Edition - E-Book

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1771721464

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Reinforce your understanding of essential examination and assessment skills! As both a comprehensive lab manual and a practical workbook the Laboratory Manual for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 3rd Canadian Edition provides you with activities and resources to enhance hands-on learning. It features reading assignments corresponding to the text, terminology reviews, application activities, review questions, clinical learning objectives, regional write-up sheets, and narrative summary forms. In addition, this new version includes content on the Electronic Health Record to help you document your findings along with evidence-informed practice materials to further improve upon skills. Anatomy labelling exercises reinforces the identification of key anatomy and physiology. Reading assignments correspond to the text chapters to foster integration of the text and laboratory manual. A glossary promotes learning and understanding of essential terminology. Study guide activities reinforce the learning of key assessment information. Review questions—short answer, matching, multiple choice—provide learning activities in a variety of approaches. Clinical-learning objectives focus your study efforts on outcomes. Audio-visual assignments tie the visual video demonstrations of specific examination procedures to practical applications in the skills lab. Regional Write-up Sheets allow you to assess knowledge with forms used in the skills lab or clinical setting. Narrative Summary Forms reflect charting format used for narrative accounts of the history and physical examination findings. NEW! Coverage of the Electronic Health Record, charting, and narrative recording gives you examples of how to document assessment findings.

Physical Examination and Health Assessment
Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Saunders

Published: 2019-02

Total Pages: 896

ISBN-13: 9780323510806

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With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis' Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition is the most authoritative, complete, and easily-implemented solution for health assessment courses in nursing. This tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis's trademark clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It's packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach of health assessment skills and physical examination. With a fresh focus on today's need-to-know information, the 8th edition integrates QSEN and interprofessional collaboration, enhanced inclusion of LGBTQ issues, a new standalone Vital Signs chapter, and enhanced EHR and documentation content. The most trusted name in health assessment for nurses, now in its 8th edition! A clear, conversational, step-by-step, evidence-based approach to physical examination and health assessment of patients throughout the lifespan. A consistent format from chapter to chapter features sections on Structure and Function, Subjective Data, Objective Data, Documentation and Critical Thinking, and Abnormal Findings to help you learn to assess systematically. UPDATED! An unsurpassed collection of more than 1,100 full-color illustrations has been updated to vividly showcase anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings. Enhanced content on the electronic health record, charting, and narrative recording exemplify how to document assessment findings using state-of-the-art systems with time-tested thoroughness. Engaging learning resources include assessment video clips; NCLEX® Exam review questions; case studies with critical thinking activities; audio clips of heart, lung, and abdominal sounds; assessment checklists, and much more. Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes present opportunities for patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment. Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults. Culture and Genetics sections include information on biocultural and transcultural variations in an increasingly diverse patient population. NEW! Standalone Vital Signs chapter and refocused nutrition content includes an expanded emphasis on the national epidemic of obesity. NEW! Enhanced integration of QSEN and interprofessional collaboration emphasize how to ensure patient safety during the physical exam and how to collaborate with other health professionals to promote optimal health. NEW! Enhanced inclusion of LGBTQ issues and revamped and refocused Cultural Assessment chapter equip you with the skills to practice with greater sensitivity and inclusivity. NEW! Health Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscore the unique role of nurses (especially advanced practice nurses) in health promotion.

Physical Examination and Health Assessment E-Book
Physical Examination and Health Assessment E-Book

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-01-07

Total Pages: 903

ISBN-13: 0323550037

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With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis’s Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition is the most authoritative, complete, and easily implemented solution for health assessment in nursing. This tightly integrated learning package continues to center on Carolyn Jarvis’s trademark clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the patient lifespan. It’s packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance and evidence-based content to provide a complete approach to health assessment skills and physical examination. With a fresh focus on today’s need-to-know information, the 8th edition integrates QSEN and interprofessional collaboration, features enhanced inclusion of LGBTQ considerations, includes a new standalone Vital Signs chapter, and provides enhanced EHR and documentation content. The most trusted name in health assessment for nurses, now in its 8th edition!A clear, conversational, step-by-step, evidence-based approach to physical examination and health assessment of patients throughout the lifespan.A consistent format from chapter to chapter features sections on Structure and Function, Subjective Data, Objective Data, Documentation and Critical Thinking, and Abnormal Findings to help you learn to assess systematically.UPDATED! An unsurpassed collection of more than 1,100 full-color illustrations has been updated to vividly showcase anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings.Enhanced content on the electronic health record, charting, and narrative recording exemplify how to document assessment findings using state-of-the-art systems with time-tested thoroughness.Engaging learning resources include assessment video clips; NCLEX® Exam review questions; case studies with critical thinking activities; audio clips of heart, lung, and abdominal sounds; assessment checklists, and much more.Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes present opportunities for patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment. Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults.Culture and Genetics sections include information on biocultural and transcultural variations in an increasingly diverse patient population. NEW! Standalone Vital Signs chapter and refocused nutrition content include an expanded emphasis on the national epidemic of obesity.NEW! Enhanced integration of QSEN and interprofessional collaboration emphasize how to ensure patient safety during the physical exam and how to collaborate with other health professionals to promote optimal health. NEW! Enhanced inclusion of LGBTQ issues and revamped and refocused Cultural Assessment chapter equip you with the skills to practice with greater sensitivity and inclusivity. NEW! Health Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscore the unique role of nurses (especially advanced practice nurses) in health promotion.

Physical Examination and Health Assessment
Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Saunders

Published: 2008-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781897422182

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The Canadian edition of Carolyn Jarvis' renowned textbook, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, provides a comprehensive approach to health assessment from a Canadian perspective. An outstanding art program, a clear writing style, and a holistic approach to assessment across the life cycle help you develop, practice, and learn to trust your health history and physical examination skills. Organized by body system, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, Canadian Edition, presents the steps of a complete physical examination in the same logical sequence as performed in practice. The combination of an attractive and user-friendly format, integrated life span content, attention to cultural and social considerations, the inclusion of hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and numerous practical tools have made this textbook a bestseller that is trusted by instructors and students alike. In addition, our Canadian author team and ten Canadian contributors have taken careful steps to ensure the inclusion of the latest Canadian practice guidelines and research. Whether you are a novice student examiner or an advanced-practice student, you'll find that this book contains everything you need to develop and refine your clinical skills. * Reflects the latest in Canadian research, practice guidelines, screening tools and guidelines, and assessment tools. * Includes Canadian terminology, statistics, references, and web resources. Reflects the CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses. * Revised to reflect Canadian culture and society. * Includes comprehensive Canadian student resources such as a free companion Web site and a free companion CD-ROM (with case studies, health promotion guides, examination videos, and assessments) * Features a unique format that visually segments each body system chapter into five major sections: Structure & Function, Subjective Data, Objective Data, Abnormal Findings, and Application and Critical Thinking. * Presented in a two-column, full-colour format that distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, using colourful, step-by-step photos. * Contains "abnormal findings" tables, in an atlas format, that expand on content in the examination section and show frequently encountered conditions. Pathology photos combine with original art to help students recognize, sort, and describe abnormal findings. * Uses over 1,000 full-colour illustrations to enhance learning by presenting anatomy and physiology and examination techniques more clearly. * Features extensive coverage of culture reflecting the importance of diversity and cultural awareness in Canada. Content on Canadian culture appears both in a separate chapter and throughout the text. * Integrates life span content throughout the text to help students learn common variations for all age groups. Focuses first on typical adult content, then on age-specific content for infants, children, adolescents, pregnant females, and aging adults. * Includes a separate pregnancy chapter describing the physiological adaptation of a woman's body to pregnancy, relevant health history, pelvic examinations, the special physical examinations required when examining pregnant females, and abnormal findings to consider. * Offers "summary checklists" at the end of each body system chapter that summarize the examination steps and help students to develop mental checklists. * Provides documentation examples showing the charting of normal findings.

Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment - E-Book
Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment - E-Book

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-02-13

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0323875270

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The practical nursing handbook you can use in the clinical setting! Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition makes it fast and easy to look up essential assessment skills and techniques. This portable clinical guide helps you conduct more effective exams by referring to summaries of examination steps, normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and multicultural considerations, and over 200 full-colour photos and illustrations. With added content on the electronic health record, charting, paediatrics, pregnant and aging adult patients, and reporting, this handbook is a perfect clinical tool whether you’re a beginner who is learning assessment skills or a practitioner who needs a portable reference! Developmental Considerations sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant individuals, and older adults. Cultural and Social Considerations sections reflect the cultural diversity of Canada’s population. Two-column format for examination content makes it easier to access, learn, and understand key physical examination skills and findings. Content on the electronic health record, charting, and reporting provides examples of how to document assessment findings. More than 200 full-colour illustrations demonstrate examination skills, underlying anatomy and physiology, and normal and abnormal findings to provide a complete picture for physical examination. Normal and abnormal examination photos offer a fresh perspective on key system examinations, along with cultural diversity and developmental variations. Abnormal findings tables help students recognize, sort, and describe key abnormal findings. Colour-coded bars visually segment each body system chapter into major sections — anatomy, subjective data, objective data, and abnormal findings — to make content easier to find. Summary Checklists offer reviews of key examination steps. NEW! Updated content throughout corresponds to the 4th Canadian edition of the textbook and incorporates the latest research and evidence-informed practice.

Physical Examination & Health Assessment
Physical Examination & Health Assessment

Author: Carolyn Jarvis

Publisher: Saunders

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 902

ISBN-13: 9781416032434

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This is the fifth edition of a comprehensive guide that provides all the information necessary to conduct a holistic health assessment across the life span.