Includes bibliographical references and index.

I: Foundations for health assessment. Introduction to health assessment ; Obtaining a health history ; Techniques and equipment for physical assessment ; General inspection and measurement of vital signs ; Culture competence ; Pain assessment ; Mental health assessment ; Nutritional assessment. -- II: Health assessment of the adult. Skin, hair, and nails ; Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat ; Lungs and respiratory system ; Heart and peripheral vascular system ; Abdomen and gastrointestinal system ; Musculoskeletal system ; Neurologic system ; Breasts and axillae ; Reproductive system in the perineum. -- III: Health assessment across the life span. Development assessment throughout the life span ; Assessment of the infant, child, and adolescent ; Assessment of the pregnant patient ; Assessment of the older adult. -- IV: Synthesis and application of health assessment. Conducting a head-to-toe examination ; Documenting the comprehensive health assessment ; Adapting health assessment.

Make the most of your study time and maximize your health assessment skills! "Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition" focuses on what you need to know, providing easy-to-understand guidelines for an effective physical examination as well as preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination (NGN). New to this edition is a greater emphasis on normal findings and less on abnormal findings, new LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes, and new NGN Exam-style case studies. This book has everything you need to conduct and document an accurate assessment, succeed on the NGN, and prepare for clinical practice. -- From product description.