Physical assessment for nurses [E-Book]

By:

Cox, Carol Lynn

Contributor(s):

Turner, Robert (Robert Charles) [1938-]

Publication details: Oxford Blackwell 2004Description: 352 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cmISBN:

1405105909

Subject(s):

NURSING ASSESSMENT

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Summary: Includes bibliographical references and index.Summary: Physical assessment is a means of evaluating health status using a combination of clinical examination and history taking. A complete physical assessment should form the basis of all nursing care. Physical Assessment for Nurses is aimed at all advanced nurse practitioners and nurses preparing to become advanced nurse practitioners. It forms the foundation for extending practice. The text explores best practice in history taking and summarises the key clinical skills needed to develop and improve physical examination skills and to competently assess, diagnose, plan and provide care"

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Adapted from: Lecture notes on clinical skills / Robert Turner, Roger Blackwell. 3rd ed. 1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Physical assessment is a means of evaluating health status using a combination of clinical examination and history taking. A complete physical assessment should form the basis of all nursing care. Physical Assessment for Nurses is aimed at all advanced nurse practitioners and nurses preparing to become advanced nurse practitioners. It forms the foundation for extending practice. The text explores best practice in history taking and summarises the key clinical skills needed to develop and improve physical examination skills and to competently assess, diagnose, plan and provide care"

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