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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 findings.More than 250 full-color illustrations demonstrate examination skills, underlying anatomy and physiology, and normal and abnormal findings.Color-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 findings.Summary checklists offer reviews of key examination steps for quick reference.Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults.Spanish-language translation chart helps to improve communication with Hispanic patients during the physical examination.Cultural Competence sections provide a context for care of multicultural patient groups.NEW! Updated content throughout corresponds to the 8th edition of the Jarvis textbook, and incorporates the latest evidence-based assessment guidelines.NEW! Enhanced Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) content throughout text emphasizes the patient safety competency. NEW! Health Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscores the unique role of nurses (especially advanced practice nurses) in health promotion.NEW! Improved look- and-feel of selected illustrations developed for the Jarvis textbook.NEW! Updated Documentation sections with EHR integration reflect the types of documentation that nurses will enter into electronic health records (EHRs or EMRs). Read more Read less

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier Inc; 8th edition (February 25, 2019)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323532020


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 20


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #138,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Nursing Assessment #82 in Nursing Assessment & Diagnosis (Books) #3,039 in Unknown


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  • The perfect pocket companion
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

  • Excellent resource!
I keep this resource with me at all times. I highly reccomend it for beginning nursing students!
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023 by norac

  • Better than the subsequent edition
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 Drew Werner

  • Just what i needed
I bought this for my class and it was a good companion to my text book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023 by Kyna P.

  • Did anyone proofread?
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 by Shawnna Masterson Shawnna Masterson

  • Brand new and prompt delivery.
Bought for $23.50 while others that was used were being sold for $29+. Brand new and prompt delivery. 10/10. Extremely happy with my purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023 by Josie Josie

  • A MUST HAVE
I absolutely LOVED this book. It was easy to carry around with me to class or clinical because of its size and weight. It condensed everything the Big book has only giving you the most important information in a straight manner. Most of the time I read this and didn’t even open the big book unless it was absolutely needed. I wish other books had this. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020 by Karla Lara

  • A Must Have for Medical Professionals
This pocket guide to physical examinations has been my “go to” when providing an educational base to utilize a medical professionals observation and assessment skills. I had two copies “walk off” with other students, which gave me insight that this edition is in high demand! Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021 by P Gutierrez

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