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Awarded Second Place In The 2019 Ajn Book Of The Year Awards In The Adult Primary Care Category. Learn To Accurately Diagnose The Majority Of Patients Seen In Todays Primary Care Settings! Advanced Health Assessment And Clinical Diagnosis In Primary Care, 6Th Edition Goes Beyond Basic History And Physical Examination Skills To Help You Learn The Diagnostic Reasoning Process. You Will Develop This Key Skill By Following Assessment Guidelines That Focus On A Specific Complaint Rather Than Beginning With A Previously Established Diagnosis Or Disease Entity. Written By Advanced Practitioners, This Edition Includes A New Chapter On The Transgender Patient That Gives You The Knowledge You Need To Properly Assess And Care For This Underserved Patient Population. It Also Features Expanded Coverage Of Geriatrics, Highly Infectious Diseases, Coordination With The Interprofessional Healthcare Team, Genetics/Genomics In Lab Testing And Family History, Updates On Psychiatricmental Health Problems, And More! A Clear, Consistent Diagnostic Reasoning Process Takes You To The Next Step Of Health Assessment Beyond Basic History And Physical Examination To Diagnostic Reasoning. Diagnostic Reasoning: Focused History Sections Use 'Selfquestions' To Walk You Through The Thinking Process Involved In Obtaining A Pertinent, Relevant, Problemspecific History That Will Assist In Differential Diagnosis. Diagnostic Reasoning: Focused Physical Examination Sections Explain How To Perform More Advanced Diagnostic Techniques And Interpret The Findings. Key Questions Guide You Through Assessment And Toward An Accurate Diagnosis By Listing Questions To Ask The Patient, Followed By Explanations Of What The Patient'S Responses Might Signify. Laboratory And Diagnostic Studies Sections Outline The Types Of Tests That Might Be Appropriate Based On The Focused History And Focused Physical Examination. Differential Diagnosis Sections Offer The Most Common Diagnoses For Each Patient Problem And Summarize The History And Physical Examination Findings, Along With Recommended Laboratory And Diagnostic Studies. Differential Diagnosis Tables Provide You With A Quickreference Summary Of Possible Diagnoses For Each Patient Problem. Evidencebased Practice Boxes More Than 30 New Summarize The Scientific Evidence Related To The Diagnosis Of Patient Problems. Evidencebased Preventive Health Screening Chapter Helps You To Screen For Common Asymptomatic Conditions And Promote Wellness. Information On Screening For Abuse And Sexual Assault Helps You Identify Patients Who Might Need Additional Support Or Intervention. List Of Chapters By Body System Provides A Convenient Table Of Contents Organized By Body System. New! Updated Content Throughout, Includes A Special Focus On Genetics/Genomics, Psychiatricmental Health Issues, Geriatrics, And More. New! Chapter On The Transgender Patient Equips Providers With The Necessary Knowledge To Properly Assess And Care For This Underserved Patient Population. New! Interprofessional Team Of Reviewers Ensures That Content Is Appropriate For Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, And Other Providers, As Well As Ensuring That Referral Information Promotes Effective Interprofessional Collaboration. New! A Smaller, More Convenient Size Makes It Easy To Have This This Essential Reference Handy In A Labcoat Pocket, And Expanded Color Illustrations And Fullcolor Design Enhance Content, With Colored Thumb Tabs Making It Easier For You To Find The Information You Need. New! Updated Information On Psychiatric/Mental Health Problems Reflects The Latest Changes In Practice As Well As Changes To The Dsm.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has six hundred forty-two pages, providing in-depth coverage of health assessment and clinical diagnosis.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback, making it lightweight and portable for easy handling.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are six inches in length, one inch in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Joyce E. Dains, who is a Doctor of Public Health and a board-certified nurse practitioner.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in healthcare? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational knowledge in health assessment and clinical diagnosis.
- Q: How can I use this book in my studies? A: You can use this book as a reference for learning diagnostic reasoning and assessment techniques relevant to primary care.
- Q: What kind of topics does this book cover? A: This book covers a range of topics including geriatrics, psychiatric-mental health issues, and care for the transgender patient.
- Q: Is this book helpful for advanced practitioners? A: Yes, it offers advanced practitioners updated guidelines and evidence-based practices for comprehensive patient care.
- Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store this book in a dry, cool place, and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight to preserve its quality.
- Q: Are there any specific care instructions for this book? A: Keep the book clean and avoid bending the spine to maintain its structural integrity.
- Q: Can I return this book if I'm not satisfied? A: Yes, you can return the book according to the retailer's return policy if you are not satisfied with your purchase.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact customer support for a replacement or refund as per their policy.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for nursing students? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for nursing students as it covers essential assessment skills and clinical reasoning.
- Q: Does this book include evidence-based practices? A: Yes, it includes over thirty new evidence-based practice boxes summarizing scientific evidence related to patient problems.
- Q: Does this book provide guidance on screening for abuse? A: Yes, it includes information on screening for abuse and sexual assault to help identify patients needing additional support.
- Q: How can I access the chapters in this book? A: You can access the chapters organized by body system in the List of Chapters by Body System section for easy navigation.