Physical examination & health assessment
By: Carolyn Jarvis ; original illustrations by Pat Thomas ; assessment photographs by Kevin Strandberg.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Saunders
Published: 2004
Place of publication: St. Louis, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 910
Subjects: Physical diagnosis; Nursing assessment
Other titles: Physical examination and health assessment
Description: High technology cannot replace the bedside assessment of the patient by the physician, argues Jarvis (a family nurse practitioner with Chestnut Health Systems). She presents the new edition of her textbook explaining health history-taking methods, physical examination skills, health promotion techniques, and clinical assessment tools. The edition adds chapters on domestic violence assessment, pain assessment, and the development of critical thinking skills. The CD- ROM contains case studies, video demonstrations, and printable patient health promotion guides. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Notes: Accompanying CD-ROM includes 16 in-depth case studies (patient scenarios) and a head-to-toe video examination of an adult.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Microsoft Windows 98,2000, NT 4.0, Macintosh 8.6 or later.