Sigma Theta Tau
Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse, Second Edition
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9781646481309
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9781646481309
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$49.95
?This is an extraordinary and contemporary learning resource for all nursing students and faculty.? ?Jeffery Ramirez, PhD, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN Director of Graduate Nursing Programs and Professor Gonzaga University, School of Health Sciences ?The ease of reading the 16 chapters cannot be overemphasized. This notable book will amplify essential ?knowing? for the newest to enter our profession. Quite simply, this little gem delivers!? ?Linda Honan, PhD, CNS-BC, FAAN, ANEF Professor Emerita, Yale University School of Nursing Critical thinking can be the difference between keeping patients safe and putting them in harm?s way. But as a student nurse, you may find that mastering these skills is challenging, and you may lack confidence in assessing a patient?s health. Case studies are a common, beneficial learning approach. Traditionally, they present information upfront, with the patient?s status predetermined. But that isn?t realistic, as a patient?s health can often take an unexpected turn. Unfolding case studies provide new information over time, teaching you to think critically and apply what you?ve learned in nursing school to real-life situations you?ll face on the job. Authors Kristi Maynard and Andrea Adimando created Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse for pre-licensure students who needs to review what they?ve learned earlier and practicing nurses who can apply these concepts to more complex scenarios. This book will: · Enhance students knowledge and skills in basic health assessment · Increase readers comfort level in analyzing patient scenarios · Provide opportunities to practice and apply what students learned in health assessment courses · Develop confidence in answering NCLEX questions TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction to the Unfolding Case Study Chapter 2: Introduction to the Nursing Process Chapter 3: Answering NCLEX-Style Questions Chapter 4: An Introduction to Approaching the Patient Interview Chapter 5: Vital Sign Assessment Chapter 6: Assessing Mental Status Chapter 7: Assessment Considerations for the Geriatric Patient Chapter 8: Assessment Considerations for the Pediatric Patient Chapter 9: Neurological Anomalies Chapter 10: Cardiovascular and Vascular Anomalies Chapter 11: Respiratory Anomalies Chapter 12: Gastroenterological Anomalies Chapter 13: Genitourinary and Sexual Health Chapter 14: Dermatological Anomalies Chapter 15: Head and Neck Anomalies Chapter 16: Assessment of the Transgender Patient Appendix A: Practice Test Appendix B: NextGen Questions
| Author: Kristi Maynard, Andrea Adimando |
| Publisher: Sigma Theta Tau |
| Publication Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 338 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1646481305 |
| ISBN-13: 9781646481309 |
Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse, Second Edition
$49.95
?This is an extraordinary and contemporary learning resource for all nursing students and faculty.? ?Jeffery Ramirez, PhD, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN Director of Graduate Nursing Programs and Professor Gonzaga University, School of Health Sciences ?The ease of reading the 16 chapters cannot be overemphasized. This notable book will amplify essential ?knowing? for the newest to enter our profession. Quite simply, this little gem delivers!? ?Linda Honan, PhD, CNS-BC, FAAN, ANEF Professor Emerita, Yale University School of Nursing Critical thinking can be the difference between keeping patients safe and putting them in harm?s way. But as a student nurse, you may find that mastering these skills is challenging, and you may lack confidence in assessing a patient?s health. Case studies are a common, beneficial learning approach. Traditionally, they present information upfront, with the patient?s status predetermined. But that isn?t realistic, as a patient?s health can often take an unexpected turn. Unfolding case studies provide new information over time, teaching you to think critically and apply what you?ve learned in nursing school to real-life situations you?ll face on the job. Authors Kristi Maynard and Andrea Adimando created Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse for pre-licensure students who needs to review what they?ve learned earlier and practicing nurses who can apply these concepts to more complex scenarios. This book will: · Enhance students knowledge and skills in basic health assessment · Increase readers comfort level in analyzing patient scenarios · Provide opportunities to practice and apply what students learned in health assessment courses · Develop confidence in answering NCLEX questions TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction to the Unfolding Case Study Chapter 2: Introduction to the Nursing Process Chapter 3: Answering NCLEX-Style Questions Chapter 4: An Introduction to Approaching the Patient Interview Chapter 5: Vital Sign Assessment Chapter 6: Assessing Mental Status Chapter 7: Assessment Considerations for the Geriatric Patient Chapter 8: Assessment Considerations for the Pediatric Patient Chapter 9: Neurological Anomalies Chapter 10: Cardiovascular and Vascular Anomalies Chapter 11: Respiratory Anomalies Chapter 12: Gastroenterological Anomalies Chapter 13: Genitourinary and Sexual Health Chapter 14: Dermatological Anomalies Chapter 15: Head and Neck Anomalies Chapter 16: Assessment of the Transgender Patient Appendix A: Practice Test Appendix B: NextGen Questions
| Author: Kristi Maynard, Andrea Adimando |
| Publisher: Sigma Theta Tau |
| Publication Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 338 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1646481305 |
| ISBN-13: 9781646481309 |
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