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Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment

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A practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, Jarvis’ Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 8th Edition makes it fast and easy to review essential assessment skills and techniques. You’ll conduct more effective exams by referring to summaries of examination steps, comparisons of normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cultural considerations, and more than 250 full-color photos and drawings. New to this edition are enhanced integration of QSEN competencies, and updated coverage of EHR documentation. Written by renowned educator and clinician Dr. Carolyn Jarvis, this companion handbook is a perfect clinical tool whether you’re a beginner who is learning assessment skills or a practitioner who needs a portable reference!Convenient two-column format makes it easier to access, learn, and understand key physical examination skills and findingsMore than 250 full-color illustrations demonstrate examination skills, underlying anatomy and physiology, and normal and abnormal findingsColor-coded design helps you to easily locate the information you need, dividing each body system chapter into major sections (anatomy, subjective data, objective data, and abnormal findings)Abnormal findings tables help in recognizing, sorting, and describing key abnormal findingsSummary checklists offer reviews of key examination steps for quick referenceDevelopmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adultsSpanish-language translation chart helps to improve communication with Hispanic patients during the physical examinationCultural Competence sections provide a context for care of multicultural patient groupsNEW! Updated content throughout corresponds to the 8th edition of the Jarvis textbook, and incorporates the latest evidence-based assessment guidelinesNEW! Enhanced Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) content throughout text emphasizes the patient safety competencyNEW! Health Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscores the unique role of nurses (especially advanced practice nurses) in health promotionNEW! Improved look- and-feel of selected illustrations developed for the Jarvis textbookNEW! Updated Documentation sections with EHR integration reflect the types of documentation that nurses will enter into electronic health records (EHRs or EMRs) Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Saunders


Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 25, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ 8th


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323532020


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 20


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches


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  • The perfect pocket companion
Format: Paperback
I recently purchased this Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment, and I am pretty impressed. Not only did I find it at a fantastic price, but the condition of the book exceeded my expectations. The book arrived promptly, even earlier than expected. Upon unwrapping the package, I was delighted to find that the book was in pretty much pristine condition. There were no folds, creases, or marks of any kind on the pages. It looked and felt brand new. The only minor issue I encountered was the presence of "used book" stickers on the book. While this didn't affect the content or usability, I was able to remove them. I was initially skeptical about purchasing a used book, but this experience has changed my perspective. The quality of the product far exceeded my expectations, and I will be continuing to buy from this seller in the future. It's refreshing to find a reliable source for affordable educational materials that don't compromise on quality. This Pocket Companion is the perfect companion to my primary textbook. It's a valuable resource that is not only budget-friendly but also delivered promptly and in excellent condition. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023 by Ksandra C

  • Recommended by my nursing instructor
Format: Paperback
Inside this book are many assessments with reasons for each step, pictures, and definitions. I have found it helpful.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026 by Julie Eastlick

  • Good for students
Format: Paperback
Nice comprehensive guide
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025 by Jessica G

  • Nursing School Books are required and are chosen carefully! I am an RN now so they worked well :)
This book was required for my nursing school - BSN program. I feel the selection of books my program chose were all very informative, to the point and we used the books for the classes that required them. During nursing school most people do not know where their career will take them, there are so many options the RN has available, so building a strong foundation is essential to success in the field. Nursing books are not written to be entertaining they are for educational purpose only. This book definitely offered education. After you graduate school and chose a path then find the best reference book you can find and carry it with you until the day you retire. I always recommend the additional study guide to a book if one is available. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016 by Allfruit

  • great product
Format: Paperback
great quality product
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025 by Precious

  • Did anyone proofread? Did anyone proofread?
Format: Paperback
The book is good overall, it's a good refresher for your assessment skills, especially if you were going into primary care. That said, my gosh there are so many typos in this book, it could use a good proof-reading. Even some of the chapters are numbered wrong.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022 Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022 by Shawnna Masterson

  • Nursing School Necessity Nursing School Necessity
Format: Paperback
Fast shipping. Eco friendly packaging. Courtesy card. For what I needed through the school bookstores price gouging I got for a fraction of the price. Sending all my classmates here! Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024 by estee elena

  • Better than the subsequent edition
Format: Paperback
This one has cartoon pictures, and the next edition has photos of mannequins. Huh? Cartoon drawings are actually more clear than photos of mannequins. The content of the material and organization are awesome.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024 by MiamiDrew

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