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Contents:

Brief Table of Contents UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Health Assessment
Health and Wellness
Cultural and Spiritual Considerations
Health Disparities

UNIT II: TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Interviewing and Health History: Subjective Data
Documentation
Physical Assessment Techniques and Equipment
General Survey and Physical Exam: Objective Data
Pain Assessment
Nutritional Assessment
Psychosocial Health, Substance Use, and Violence Assessment

UNIT III: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT

Skin, Hair, and Nails
Head, Neck, and Related Lymphatics
Eyes
Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Lungs and Thorax
Breasts and Axillae
Cardiovascular System
Peripheral Vascular System
Abdomen
Male Genitourinary System
Female Genitourinary System
Musculoskeletal System
Neurologic System

UNIT IV: SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENT

Pregnant Woman
Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Older Adult
Complete Health Assessment

Appendices

Standard Precautions for All Patient Care
Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings
Advanced Assessment Techniques