Health Assessment For Nursing Practice - E-Book eBook

- NEW! NGN-style case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination.- NEW! LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes summarize special assessment considerations for LGBTQ+ clients.- NEW! Updated coverage of signs of abuse, neglect, and human trafficking equips you to become a mandatory reporter of these growing health problems.- NEW! Updated, high-quality illustrations accurately represent assessment techniques and the latest examination equipment.- NEW! Increased emphasis on normal findings is incorporated into the text along with a reduced emphasis on uncommon findings.- NEW emphasis in the Adapting Health Assessment chapter describes how to adjust your care for patients with a variety of conditions or limitations, such as patients with IVs, casts, and catheters.- NEW! Updated information on cultural and religious preferences and practices describes how these factors can have an impact on health assessment.- NEW! UPDATED coverage addresses the latest evidence-based guidelines on pain assessment.- NEW! Enhanced Review Questions prepare you for the NCLEX exam, with cognitive levels raised from "remembering" and "understanding" levels to "applying" and above to prepare you for clinical practice.