Beschreibung:
This revision and quick-reference guide provides evidence-based information on physical examination procedures for advanced nurses and independent prescribers. A step-by-step checklist for each body system is presented alongside a rationale to aid understanding and reinforce learning. Case studies help put the information into context and links to further discussion enable readers to determine which techniques to use as well as to justify the way they perform each examination.
1. The preliminary examination 2. The cardiovascular system 3. The respiratory system 4. The ear, nose (mouth) and throat 5. The abdomen 6. The genitourinary system 7. The breast 8. The upper limb 9. The back 10. The lower limb 11. The peripheral nervous system 12. The cranial nerves 13. The eye 14. Mental health examination