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Physical assessment for nurses

By: Publication details: West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010Edition: 2ndISBN:
  • 1405181613
  • 9781405181617
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Contents:
Introduction; Hstory 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; Opthalmic examination; Examination of the musculoskeltal system; Assessment of the child; Assessment of disability including care of the older adult; Basic examination, notes and diagnostic principlesPresenting cases and communication; Imaging techniques and clinical investigations; The 12-lead electrocardiogram; Interpretation of investigations; Laboratory results - reference values; Common emergency treatments; Appendices; further reading
Summary: 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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Item type Home library Class number Status Date due Barcode
Book David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves WB200 COX (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 0000007169
Book 14-day loan Ferriman information and Library Service (North Middlesex) Shelves WB 200 PHY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 07419937
Book Hillingdon Hospitals Library Services (Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation) Shelves WY100.4 COX (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 301121022

Introduction; Hstory 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; Opthalmic examination; Examination of the musculoskeltal system; Assessment of the child; Assessment of disability including care of the older adult; Basic examination, notes and diagnostic principlesPresenting cases and communication; Imaging techniques and clinical investigations; The 12-lead electrocardiogram; Interpretation of investigations; Laboratory results - reference values; Common emergency treatments; Appendices; further reading

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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