{"product_id":"clinical-examination-skills-isbn-9781405178860","title":"Clinical Examination Skills","description":"The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing, and nurses are now required to undertake a comprehensive clinical examination of patients, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor. \u003ci\u003eClinical Examination Skills\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, introductory guide to helping nurses fulfil this role, enabling them to understand the core skills and knowledge needed to assess patients competently. This practice-based book will be invaluable to pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nursing staff, empowering them to meet the challenges of autonomous practice. \u003cp\u003eForeword vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Overview of history taking and clinical examination 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Symptoms of disease 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Examination of the cardiovascular system 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Examination of the respiratory system 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Examination of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Examination of the neurological system 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Examination of the musculoskeletal system 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Assessment of the critically ill patient 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Record keeping 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 217\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePhil Jevon\u003c\/b\u003e is the Clinical Skills Lead\/ Resuscitation Office at The Manor Hospital, Walsall. He runs and directs the Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS, ILS, EPLS Courses and still works regularly in the clinical area. A key part of his role is to provide simulation training for medical students on SIMMAN in clinical examination skills – he has recently been awarded honorary Clinical lecturer in recognition of this work.\u003cbr\u003e A Consultant Physician will be co-authoring the book. He has over 30 years experience at Consultant level. The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing, and nurses are now required to undertake a comprehensive clinical examination of patients, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor. \u003ci\u003eClinical Examination Skills\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, introductory guide to helping nurses fulfil this role, enabling them to understand the core skills and knowledge needed to assess patients competently. This practice-based book will be invaluable to pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nursing staff, empowering them to meet the challenges of autonomous practice.","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988932608229,"sku":"NP9781405178860","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405178860.jpg?v=1761782105","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/clinical-examination-skills-isbn-9781405178860","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}