Physical Examination and Health Assessment / Edition 8

by Carolyn Jarvis PhD, APN, CNP

Overview

With an easy-to-follow approach and unmatched learning support, Jarvis’ Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8^th 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 8^th 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 8^th 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323510806
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	02/04/2019
Edition description:	8th ed.
Pages:	896
Sales rank:	650,324
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APRN, CNP

Table of Contents

1. Evidence-Based Assessment 2. Cultural Assessment 3. The Interview 4. The Complete Health History 5. Mental Status Assessment 6. Substance Use Assessment 7. Domestic and Family Violence Assessment 8. Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting 9. General Survey and Measurement 10. Vital Signs 11. Pain Assessment 12. Nutrition Assessment 13. Skin, Hair, and Nails 14. Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics 15. Eyes 16. Ears 17. Nose, Mouth, and Throat 18. Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics 19. Thorax and Lungs 20. Heart and Neck Vessels 21. Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System 22. Abdomen 23. Musculoskeletal System 24. Neurologic System 25. Male Genitourinary System 26. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate 27. Female Genitourinary System 28. The Complete Health Assessment: Adult 29. The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent 30. Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation 31. The Pregnant Woman 32. Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

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Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer: Carole A. Kenner, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, ANEF (The College of New Jersey)
Description: This physical examination and health assessment book stresses the need to listen to the patient as well as do the "hands on" assessment. It also stresses the need for the nurse to be the instrument for data collection instead of reliance on technology. The previous edition was published in 2000.
Purpose: The purpose is to guide the reader through the health assessment process, to refine skills previously learned, and to acquire new ones. The authors more than meet these objectives.
Audience: The book is aimed at beginning level students and those individuals who need to refine or relearn skills at the advanced level. The author's years of experience in nursing education and teaching health assessment are obvious from the layout of the book that reinforces learning at every step.
Features: There are three new chapters in this edition that address new trends in healthcare needs: Domestic Violence Assessment, Pain Assessment, and Critical Thinking. The latter chapter is the first chapter in this book that sets the tone for how the health assessment and physical examination should be approached. All chapters present the basic anatomy and physiology, physical examination, suggested assessment tools to gather data, abnormal findings, cultural considerations, skills, bibliography for further reading, and critical thinking questions to facilitate learning. Palliative care/end of life care from an assessment perspective is not really addressed, yet this is an up and coming area of nursing specialization. The photos/illustrations are wonderful and help the student better understand the content.
Assessment: This edition is excellent. It addresses the most common needs that most of us find in teaching physical examination and health assessment. The focus on holism and movement away from technology to support assessment is a very good teaching/learning strategy. Too often students rely on monitors to provide the assessment information without really physically examining the patient. Inclusion of developmental and cultural considerations adds a depth to this content. Health Assessment and Physical Examination, 2nd edition, by Estes (Delmar Learning, 2002), presents similar material in a systems approach without the emphasis on holism and integration. This book, however, highlights the art as well as the science of nursing.

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