Mosby's guide to physical examination /
Guide to physical examination
Henry M. Seidel ... [et al.].
- 3rd ed.
- St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, 1995.
- xxvi, 918 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Lifespan and Summaries of Examination Contents on end papers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 853-859) and index.
History and interviewing process -- Cultural awareness -- Examination techniques and equipment -- Growth and measurement -- Skin, hair and nails -- Lymphatic system -- Head and neck -- Eyes -- Ears, nose and throat -- Chest and lungs -- Heart and blood vessels -- Breasts and axillae -- Abdomen -- Female genitalia -- Male genitalia -- Anus, rectum and prostate -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system and mental status -- Putting it all together -- Assessment of the emergency or life-threatening situation -- Recording information. Assessment of pain -- Conversion tables -- Temperature equivalents -- Abbreviations -- ABCDs of nutrition assessment -- Word parts.