Unique in its approach, this new book takes users beyond the identification of physical assessment abnormalities to arrive at a differential diagnosis of the patient’s health problem. Readers learn how to incorporate physical examination, patient history, and diagnostic studies to accurately diagnosis a patient’s problem.

Features:

• Incorporates information on the interpretation of assessment findings
• Complaint focused organizational approach that identifies the major complaints of each body system
• Comprehensively addresses all body and organ systems
• Reviews special techniques used to assess each system
• Summarizes specific physical assessment information for each body system
• Lifespan coverage, including pediatric information
• Includes full-color 8-page insert showcasing dermatological problems — a visual assessment of the most confusing and sensitive area to diagnosis

By Mary Jo Goolsby, EdD, MSN, ANP-C, FAANP
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Austin, TX.

Laurie Grubbs, PhD, MSN, ANP-C
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL.