Advanced Health Assessment And Diagnostic Reasoning, 3rd Edition

Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Third Edition covers the diagnostic reasoning process that providers must follow when assessing an actual case. The text outlines each step of the health assessment process and further demonstrates the link between health history and physical examination. It also provides the healthcare professional with the essential data needed to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan. New Online Course! Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Third Edition features Navigate Premier Access, a robust online course complete with interactive lectures, eBook with health assessment videos and audio clips, syllabus, instructor resource guide, image bank, practice activities, discussion questions, and testing items. Key Features: • Outlines the health assessment and diagnostic reasoning process for a nurse practitioner assessing a new patient • Provides the essential data needed to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan • Covers the anatomy and physiology of each system • Includes coverage of specific populations (pediatric, pregnancy, geriatric) • Navigate 2 Premier Access

Table of Contents

Part 1: Strategies for Effective Health Assessment
Chapter 1: Interview and History Taking Strategies
Chapter 2: Physical Examination Strategies
Chapter 3: Documentation Strategies

Part 2: Advanced Assessment of Systemic Disorders
Chapter 4: Mental Health Disorders
Chapter 5: Integumentary Disorders
Chapter 6: Eye Disorders
Chapter 7: Ear Disorders
Chapter 8: Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders
Chapter 9: Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 10: Cardiovascular Disorders
Chapter 11: Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 12: Male Genitourinary Disorders
Chapter 13: Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders
Chapter 14: Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 15: Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 16: Neurological Disorders

Appendix A: CAGE Assessment
Appendix B: Providing Care for Diverse Patient Populations
Appendix C: Considerations for Global and Unique Populations