Health assessment: A nursing approach

This unique text makes every aspect of health assessment easier to understand and apply. The Third Edition of this health assessment text maintains the strong nursing focus of previous editions. Organized according to Functional Health Patterns, the book enables students to learn physical examination within the context of nursing care. Coverage includes: traditional physical examination techniques and history taking; and health assessment findings as they relate to human health patterns. Special features include: guidelines for assessment of psychosocial aspects such as self-concept, roles and relationships, values and beliefs; and a complete chapter on assessment of stress and stress responses.