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Bates’ Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Second Edition Beth Hogan-Quigley, MSN, RN, CRNP 978-1-49630-556-5 • October 2016 • Hardbound • 8.5” x 11” • 944 pp. • 1000 Illus. (all in 4-color) • 175Tables

Bates’ Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking provides the foundation for learning assessment, a key nursing function that ensures patients receive optimal care. This text, adapted specifically for nursing students, maintains the trusted and time- perfected assessment techniques and vibrant visuals from the classic Bates’. The book’s two-column format delivers assessment information in a comprehensive, straightforward approach. Presenting the normal patient throughout, with common or important problems highlighted, each chapter reflects a strong evidence-based perspective. The second edition maintains the important topics for real-word practice such as complete head-to-toe examination, normal vs. abnormal findings, electronic documentation, and considerations for assessment of older adults and children. The text is completely updated with the most current research in health care and nursing education. Ba tes’ Nursing Guide is the classic approach that helps students develop and practice the lifelong and timeless skills of patient assessment. Features • NEW! Key culture and life span information highlighted throughout. • Tables of Abnormalities • Emphasis on communication skills • Assessing older adults chapter • Mnemonics

Table of Contents Unit 1: Foundations Ch. 1: Introduction to Health Assessment Ch. 2: Critical Thinking in Health Assessment Ch. 3: Interviewing and Communication Ch. 4: The Health History Ch. 5: Cultural and Spiritual Assessment Ch. 6: Physical Examination Ch. 7: Beginning the Physical Examination: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain Ch. 8: Nutrition Unit 2: Body Systems Ch. 9: Integumentary System Ch. 10: Head and Neck Ch. 11: Eyes Ch. 12: Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Ch. 13: Respiratory System Ch. 14: Cardiovascular System Ch. 15: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System Ch. 16: Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems Ch. 17: Breasts and Axillae Ch. 18: Musculoskeletal System Ch. 19: Mental Status Ch. 20: Nervous System Ch. 21: Reproductive Systems Ch. 22: Putting It All Together Unit 3: Special Lifespan Ch. 23: Assessing Children: Infancy Through Adolescence Ch. 24: Assessing Older Adults

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Bates’ Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Second Edition, International Edition

Beth Hogan-Quigley, MSN, RN, CRNP 978-1-4963-0890-0 • December 2015 • Hardbound

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Student Laboratory Manual for Bates’ Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Revised Edition Beth Hogan-Quigley 978-1-4511-8375-7 •March2012 •Softbound •8.3”x10.8” •880pp