Includes bibliographical references and index.

UNIT 1: LAYING THE FOUNDATION: Critical thinking and the nursing process -- The patient interview -- The complete health history including documentation -- UNIT 2: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Developmental assessment -- Cultural assessment -- Spiritual assessment -- Nutritional assessment -- UNIT 3: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Physical assessment techniques -- General survey, vital signs, and pain -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, neck, and regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears, nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional nodes -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and peripheral vasculature -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Mental status and neurological techniques -- Female genitalia -- Male genitalia -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- UNIT 4: SPECIAL POPULATIONS: The pregnant patient -- The pediatric patient -- The elderly patient -- UNIT 5: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: The complete health history and physical examination.

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