Practical guide to health assessment through the life span / Mildred O. Hogstel, Linda Cox Curry.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hogstel, Mildred O.

Contributor:

Curry, Linda.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing assessment--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Nursing assessment.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xxi, 478 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis Co., [2001]

Contents:

Part 1 The Client Interview and Health History 1

Overview of the Nursing Process 1

Communication Skills 4

Health History Guidelines 21

Tips for Interviewing 22

Interviewing 23

Information Needed for a Complete Health History 25

Psychosocial History 29

Mental Status Assessment 31

Functional Assessment 33

Review of Systems (Symptoms) 36

Pediatric Additions to the Health History 37

Geriatric Additions to the Health History 42

Cultural and Ethnic Assessment 47

Family Assessment 54

Family Caregiver Assessment 60

Environmental Assessment 61

Summary at End of Total Health History 64

Part 2 The Physical Examination 65

Physical Examination Guidelines 65

Preparation Guidelines 66

Physical Examination Guidelines 66

Techniques in Physical Assessment 67

Pediatric Adaptations 71

Geriatric Adaptations 73

Cultural and Ethnic Variations 76

Suggested Sequence of the Health Examination 77

General Guidelines for Documentation of Findings 80

Part 3 Body Organ and System Assessment 85

General Overview (With Examples) 85

Vital Signs 86

Integument 92

Head 116

Neck 124

Eyes 133

Ears 150

Nose and Sinuses 164

Mouth and Throat 171

Lungs and Thorax 183

Breasts and Axillae 200

Cardiovascular System 212

Abdomen 228

Musculoskeletal System 246

Neurologic System 264

Male Genitourinary System and Rectum 286

Female Genitourinary System and Rectum 298

Pregnancy 315

Appendix A NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses 333

Appendix B Age Categories and Labels and Words Used for Older People 339

Appendix C Sample Health History Form 343

Appendix D Sample Mental Status Flow Sheet 351

Appendix E The Folstein Mini-Mental State Examination (Test of Cognitive Function) 357

Appendix F Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living 361

Appendix G Apgar Scoring System 365

Appendix H Immunization Schedule: Pediatric and Adult 367

Appendix I Pediatric Developmental Milestones 373

Appendix J Sample of Community Resources Available for Older People 375

Appendix K Sample Cultural Assessment Guide 377

Appendix L Common Disorders of Aging Minorities 381

Appendix M Sample Adult Physical Assessment Form With Guide 383

Appendix N Seven Warning Signs of Cancer 393

Appendix O Suggested Schedule of Health Screening for People Age 65 and Older With No Symptoms 395

Appendix P The ABCDs of Melanoma 399

Appendix Q Food Guide Pyramid 401

Appendix R Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index 403

Appendix S Physical Signs of Malnutrition and Deficiency State 407

Appendix T Ten Tips for Healthy Aging 409

Appendix U Recommended Vitamins and Selected Minerals for Persons Age 65 and Older 412

Appendix V Glasgow Coma Scale 417

Appendix W Dermatomes 421

Appendix X Client Positions 423

Appendix Y Conversion Rules 427

Appendix Z Weights and Measures 429

Appendix AA Fahrenheit and Celsius Scales 433

Appendix BB Medication Card 435

Appendix CC Newborn Physical Assessment Guide 437.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 453) and index.

ISBN:

0803608039

OCLC:

45806395