Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care /
Dains, Joyce E.
Baumann, Linda Ciofu.
Scheibel, Pamela.
St. Louis : Mosby,
c2012.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Common problems of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Earache -- Hoarseness -- Nasal symptoms and sinus congestion -- Red eye -- Sore throat -- Vision loss -- Common problems of the skin. Rashes and skin lesions -- Common problems of the cardiovascular system. Chest pain -- Palpitations -- Syncope -- Common problems of the respiratory system. Cough -- Dyspnea -- Common problems of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system. Abdominal pain -- Constipation -- Diarrhea -- Rectal pain, itching, and bleeding -- Common problems of the genitourinary system. Genitourinary problems in males -- Penile discharge -- Urinary incontinence -- Urinary problems in females and children -- Common gynecological problems. Amenorrhea -- Vaginal bleeding -- Vaginal discharge and itching -- Common problems of the breasts. Breast lumps and nipple discharge -- Breast pain -- Common problems of the musculoskeletal system. Limb pain -- Low back pain (acute) -- Common problems of the neurological system. Dizziness -- Headache -- Common problems in mental status. Affective changes -- Confusion in older adults -- Sleep problems -- Common systemic problems. Fatique -- Fever -- Weight loss/gain (unintentional).
Diagnosis, Differential.
Medical logic.
Medical history taking.
Physical diagnosis.