Physical assessment for nurses
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex; Ames, Iowa :
Wiley-Blackwell ,
2010
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| Edition: | 2nd ed |
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Table of Contents:
- History taking
- General examination
- Examination of the cardiovascular system
- Examination of the respiratory system
- Examination of the abdomen
- Examination of the male genitalia
- Examination of the female reproductive system
- Mental health assessment
- Examination of the nervous system
- Ophthalmic examination
- Examination of the musculoskeletal system
- Assessment of the child
- Assessment of disability including care of the older adult
- Basic examination, notes and diagnostic principles
- Presenting cases and communication
- Imaging techniques and clinical investigations
- The 12-lead electrocardiogram
- Interpretation of investigations
- Laboratory results : reference values
- Common emergency treatments.