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• Cover image
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• About the Authors
• Jane W. Ball, DrPH, RN, CPNP
• Joyce E. Dains, DrPH, JD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP
• John A. Flynn, MD, MBA, MEd
• Barry S. Solomon, MD, MPH
• Rosalyn W. Stewart, MD, MS, MBA
• Reviewers
• Preface
• Organization
• Special Features
• New to This Edition
• Our Ancillary Package
• Our Core Values
• Dedication
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1 The History and Interviewing Process
• Developing a Relationship With the Patient
• The Patient History
• Building the History
• The Next Step
• Chapter 2 Cultural Competency
• A Definition of Culture
• Distinguishing Physical Characteristics
• Cultural Competence
• Cultural Humility
• The Impact of Culture
• The Blurring of Cultural Distinctions
• The Primacy of the Individual in Health Care
• Interprofessional Care—A Culture Shift in the Health Professions
• The Impact of Culture on Illness
• The Components of a Cultural Response
• Summing Up
• Chapter 3 Examination Techniques and Equipment
• Precautions to Prevent Infection
• Latex Allergy
• Examination Technique
• Modifications for Patients With Disabilities
• Equipment
• Chapter 4 Taking the Next Steps
• The Clinical Examination
• Clinical Reasoning
• Evaluation and Management Plan and Setting Priorities
• Chapter 5 Recording Information
• General Guidelines
• Problem-Oriented Medical Record
• Problem-Oriented Medical Record Format
• Sample Records
• Summary
• Chapter 6 Vital Signs and Pain Assessment
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 7 Mental Status
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 8 Growth and Nutrition
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 9 Skin, Hair, and Nails
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 10 Lymphatic System
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 11 Head and Neck
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 12 Eyes
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 13 Ears, Nose, and Throat
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 14 Chest and Lungs
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 15 Heart
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 16 Blood Vessels
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 17 Breasts and Axillae
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 18 Abdomen
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 19 Female Genitalia
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 20 Male Genitalia
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 21 Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 22 Musculoskeletal System
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Advanced Skills
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 23 Neurologic System
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Review of Related History
• Examination and Findings
• Advanced Skills
• Abnormalities
• Chapter 24 Sports Participation Evaluation
• Chapter 25 Putting It All Together
• At the Start
• Accuracy
• The Potential for Error
• Uncertainty
• Examination Sequence
• General Inspection
• Preparation
• Measurements
• Examination Sequence With Infants
• The Closing Discussion
• Chapter 26 Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations
• Emergency Assessment of the Injured Patient
• Injury Mechanisms
• Assessment of an Acute Medical Emergency
• Legal Considerations
• Summary
• Abnormalities
• Photo and Illustration Credits
• References
• Appendix A Height/Weight Growth Charts
• Appendix B Pediatric Blood Pressure Tables
• Index
• Special Features