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Seidel's guide to physical examination : an interprofessional approach / Joyce E. Dains, John A. Flynn, JoAnne Silbert-Flagg, Barry S. Solomon, Rosalyn W. Stewart.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dains, Joyce E., author.
- Flynn, John A. (Physician), author.
- Silbert-Flagg, JoAnne, author.
- Solomon, Barry S., author.
- Stewart, Rosalyn W., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Physical diagnosis.
- Medical history taking.
- Physical Examination.
- Medical History Taking.
- Medical Subjects:
- Physical Examination.
- Medical History Taking.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvi, 671 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color photographs
- Edition:
- 11th edition
- Other Title:
- Guide to physical examination
- Place of Publication:
- St. Louis, Missouri : Mosby, [2026]
- Summary:
- "Learn how to conduct a patient-centered health history and physical examination! Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 11th Edition, takes a uniquely interprofessional collaborative approach to health assessment, with a strong emphasis on lifespan considerations and differential diagnosis of unexpected findings. Each core chapter is organized into four sections - Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities - with lifespan content integrated into each area. Written by a team of nurse practitioners and physicians, this one-of-a-kind textbook uses evidence-based guidelines to help you master hands-on exam techniques, as well as communication skills that build rapport and trust with the patient"-- publisher's description.
- Contents:
- Cultural competency
- The history and interviewing process
- Examination techniques and equipment
- Taking the next steps: clinical reasoning
- The health record
- Vital signs and pain assessment
- Mental status
- Growth and nutrition
- Skin, hair, and nails
- Lymphatic system
- Head and neck
- Eyes
- Ears, nose, and throat
- Chest and lungs
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Breasts and axillae
- Abdomen
- Female genitalia
- Male genitalia
- Anus, rectum, and prostate
- Musculoskeletal system
- Neurologic system
- Head-to-toe examination
- Sports participation evaluation
- Emergency or life-threatening situations.
- Notes:
- Online resource; title from table of contents page (Elsevier ClinicalKey, viewed April 30 2026).
- ISBN:
- 0-443-34814-6
- 978-0-443-34813-6
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