Mosby's Pocket Guide for Health Assessment, 6e (Nursing Pocket Guides)

This portable, practical guide covers all aspects of health assessment in a concise, step-by-step format. The logical head-to-toe organization provides a quick reference whether assessing a specific body system or conducting a complete physical exam. Up to date, streamlined, and clinically focused, this new edition is perfect for use in any setting.

• Chapters take a consistent, step-by-step approach to body system assessment with headings for Critical Thinking Application, Equipment, Patient Preparation, and History.
• Unexpected Assessment Findings present Findings, Significance, and Nursing Interventions for situations requiring immediate action.
• Highlights important patient safety, comfort, and effective assessment information.
• Delegation Considerations define the appropriate role of assistive personnel.
• Patient Education sections emphasize teaching opportunities in client interactions.

• Spiral binding allows for ease of use.
• 2-column format presents assessment techniques, as well as normal and abnormal findings, in a clear and easy-to-follow layout.
• Cultural Variations - including new coverage of East Indian, Middle Eastern, and East European Block ethnic groups - highlight client preferences and significant assessment findings.
• Age-Specific Variations include considerations for pediatric, adolescent, and older adult age groups.