Publisher's Synopsis
This quick-reference handbook enables the user to relate physical examination techniques to clinical nursing practice. New to this completely updated edition are: an updated list of nursing diagnoses; new anatomic and physiologic art; new colored illustrations of abnormal findings and enhanced line drawings; useful and comprehensive focus questions regarding subjective data; and abnormal findings that are related to specific disease processes. Key features include: a clear, three-column (Procedure, Normal Findings, Deviations from Normal Findings), step-by-step outline format that allows quick access to information; extensive and easy-to-use appendices; Teaching Tips for nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems
