Wilson, Susan Fickertt. <br/><br/>
Health assessment for nursing practice / 
Susan Fickertt Wilson,  Jean Foret Giddens,<br/> <br/> 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - xvi, 748 pages :  ills (chiefly color) ;  29 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 579-585) and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents : Foundations for health assessment: Why learn health assessment? -- Develo0pmental assessment throughout the life span -- Ethnic and cultural considerations -- Interviewing to obtain a health history -- Techniques and equipment for physical assessment -- General inspection and measurement of vital signs -- Mental health and mental status assessment -- Pain assessment -- Sleep assessment -- Nutritional assessment -- Health assessment and documentation: skin, hair, and nails -- Lymphatic system -- Head and neck -- Nose, paranasal sinuses, mouth, and oropharynx -- Ears and auditory system -- Eyes and visual system -- Lungs and respiratory system -- Heart and peripheral vascular system -- Breast and axillae -- Abdomen and gastrointestinal system -- Female genitalia and reproductive system -- Male genitalia and reproductive system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Assessment of the pregnant client -- Head -to-toe examination and documentation 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013372285 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nursing assessment.<br/>Nursing Assessment--methods.<br/>Medical History Taking.<br/>Physical Examination.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RT48  / .W55 2013 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.07/5