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Evidence-Based Physical Examination: Best Practices for Health and Well-Being Assessment

Gawlik Melnyk · 2nd Edition · ISBN 9780826155313 · Springer Publishing Company

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Evidence-Based Physical Examination: Best Practices for Health and Well-Being Assessment (2nd Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 23 chapters.

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Chapter index

Foundations of Clinical Practice

Chapter 1: Approach to Evidence-Based Assessment of Health and Well-Being
Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Assessment of Clinician Well-Being
Chapter 3: Evidence-Based History-Taking Approach to Patient Visits and Documentation
Chapter 4: Evidence-Based, Culturally Sensitive, Therapeutic Communication
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Assessment of Children and Adolescents
Chapter 6: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Older Adult
Chapter 7: Approach to the Physical Examination: General Survey and Assessment of Vital Signs

Evidence-Based Physical Examination and Assessment of Body Systems

Chapter 8: Approach to Evidence-Based Assessment of Body Habitus (Height, Weight, Body Mass Index, Nutrition)
Chapter 9: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Heart and Circulatory System
Chapter 10: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Vascular System
Chapter 11: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Lungs and Respiratory System
Chapter 12: Evidence-Based Assessment of Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 13: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Lymphatic System
Chapter 14: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Head and Neck
Chapter 15: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Eye
Chapter 16: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Ears, Nose, and Throat
Chapter 17: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Nervous System
Chapter 18: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 19: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Abdominal, Gastrointestinal, and Urological Systems

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Special Topics

Chapter 20: Evidence-Based Assessment of the Breasts and Axillae
Chapter 21: Evidence-Based Assessment of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sexual Health
Chapter 22: Evidence-Based Assessment and Screening for Traumatic Experiences: Abuse, Neglect, and Intimate Partner Violence
Chapter 23: Evidence-Based Health and Well-Being Assessment: Putting It All Together

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Evidence-Based Physical Examination: Best Practices for Health and Well-Being Assessment (2nd Edition) by Gawlik Melnyk. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Springer Publishing Company or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.