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Approx. 944 pp. / 8.375 x 10.875 / October 2017
Note to Booksellers:
The previous edition published in October, 2013. (North American ISBN:
978-1-4511-4280-8, International ISBN: 978-1-4511-4280-8)
Health Assessment in Nursing
Sixth Edition
By
Janet R. Weber, RN, EdD
, Professor Emeritus, Department of
Nursing, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
and
Jane H. Kelley, RN, PhD
, Retired Professor, School of Nursing,
Indiana Wesleyan University,
DESCRIPTION
Confidently collect and assess patient data in any setting
. Innova-
tive, systematic, and user-friendly, the sixth edition of
Health Assess-
ment in Nursing
maintains the acclaimed approach of previous edi-
tions while preparing you for the challenges of patient assessment in
today’s ever-changing health care environment. A helpful 3-column
format for the assessment procedures breaks down the assessment pro-
cess for better understanding, while case studies, patient stories, and
other practical tools help you learn to apply the COLDSPAmnemonic and acquire both subjective and objective
data in any clinical setting.
FEATURES
Acquire the comprehensive knowledge and critical thinking capabilities you need to conduct accurate
patient assessments and make informed clinical decisions.
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▶
Access practical assessment guidelines and proven analytical strategies based on
the latest available
evidence
.
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▶
Confidently distinguish routine assessments from specialized approaches with
new
Routine vs. Focused
Assessment Charts
.
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▶
Quickly reference accurate findings and reliable recommendations with
new boxes highlighting
Interdisciplinary Verbal Communication of Assessment Findings Using SBAR
.
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Explore concepts and techniques in a realistic context with
new
Unfolding Patient Stories
written by the
National League for Nursing as well as threaded
Case Studies.
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▶
Reinforce your understanding of especially challenging topics with
new
Concept Mastery Alerts
.
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Reduce risk factors in patient assessment settings with
Safety Tips
and
Evidence-Based Health Promotion
and Disease Prevention
boxes.
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▶
Manage the unique needs of special populations with clearly identified
Older Adult Considerations
and
Cultural Considerations
.
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Test your grasp of key content and practice for the NCLEX-RN with online resources including
relevant
journal articles, NCLEX-style review questions, animations, and more
.
NURSING
Assessment & Diagnosis
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