Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis

Essentials for Clinical Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

The first textbook to specifically target the scope of practice for advanced practice nurses and physician assistantsWith a focus on promoting sound clinical decision-making and a streamlined and highly accessible approach, this text for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants delivers up-to-date primary care health assessment techniques for individuals throughout the lifespan. Each chapter offers a concise overview of anatomy and physiology and an in-depth review of normal and abnormal findings. The holistic assessment section for each system—emphasizing the importance of social considerations—further prepares students for informed clinical practice.Chapters feature a comprehensive assessment of special populations, including patients with disabilities; pediatric, pregnant, and elderly patients; and transgendered and veteran populations, as well as differential diagnosis guidance in tabular format. Chapters are further enhanced with illustrations, images, and case studies that demonstrate clinical reasoning and application of principles to practice. A robust ancillary package includes an instructor manual, discussion questions, multiple-choice questions, and PowerPoint slides.Key Features:Addresses anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal findings, and holistic health assessment, including assessment of special populationsOffers case studies with examples of documentation and coding informationFosters diagnostic reasoning and critical-thinking with thorough differential diagnosis tablesProvides visual guidance on the recognition and assessment of normal and abnormal findings with illustrations and imagesIncludes a robust ancillary package with an instructor manual, discussion questions, multiple-choice questions, and PowerPoint slidesPurchase includes access to the eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-12-26
Mått:178 x 254 x 26 mm
Vikt:1 179 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:512
Förlag:Springer Publishing Co Inc
ISBN:9780826162496

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Karen M. Myrick, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BCCoordinator of Interdisciplinary ResearchSchool of Interdisciplinary Health and Science, Department of NursingUniversity of Saint JosephWest Hartford, ConnecticutClinical Associate Professor of Medical SciencesSchool of MedicineQuinnipiac UniversityHamden, ConnecticutLaima M. Karosas, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, is Clinical Professor of Nursing, Chair of Graduate Nursing Programs, and Director of Online Nursing Programs, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut.Suzanne C. Smeltzer, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, is Director of Nursing Research and Evaluation and The Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professor in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations, College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania.