Renowned for its holistic perspective and step-by-step approach, this pocket-size text takes you through every stage of the nursing assessment for adults and special populations. The book’s “see” and “do” guidance provides all that you need to perform a range of common assessment procedures with confidence.

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Renowned three-column format showing assessment techniques, normal findings, and abnormal findings side by side to enhance comprehension.
Step-by-step guidance clearly demonstrating the “what,” “why,” and “how” of each phase of the assessment process.
The latest NANDA nursing diagnoses and updated teaching tips helping you promote patient self-care.
Pediatric, geriatric, and cultural considerations for each body system showing important variations for these special populations.

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