{"product_id":"health-assessment-isbn-9781405114585","title":"Health Assessment","description":"Health assessment is central to effective planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. All nurses are accountable for the care they provide and need to be able to accurately determine patient needs in order to plan and deliver evidence-based care. \u003ci\u003eVital notes for nurses: Health assessment\u003c\/i\u003e provides students with the knowledge required to consider the many different factors which can influence patient’s health, comfort, well-being and recovery and to confidently assess patient needs.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVital notes for nurses: Health assessment\u003c\/i\u003e explores concepts of holism, health and illness, factors to consider when assessing patients, communication skills needed for assessment, and all aspects of holistic assessment including physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual factors and nutritional needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Provides a concise, accessible introduction to health assessment\u003cbr\u003e * Includes physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual health assessment\u003cbr\u003e * Explores essential concepts in assessment and care planning\u003cbr\u003e * Within the \u003ci\u003eVital Notes for Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e * Adopts a holistic approach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of contributors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The human body (C. Meurier) 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomical terms 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels of organisation of the body 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHierarchy of functions 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basic structure of cells 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomeostasis 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrgan systems 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: The integumentary system 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure of the skin 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermoregulation and the skin 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: The musculoskeletal system 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe human skeleton 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBone 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoints 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscular tissue 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4: The nervous system 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure and function of the nervous system 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe central nervous system 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe autonomic nervous system 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomatic senses 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5: The special senses 24\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe eye 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ear 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6: The endocrine system 28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHormones 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegative and positive feedback mechanisms 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 7: The respiratory system 28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mechanism of breathing 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe transport of oxygen 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe transport of carbon dioxide 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 8: The cardiovascular system 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blood 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe heart 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood vessels: arteries, capillaries and veins 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 9: The lymphatic and immune system 38\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 10: The digestive system 40\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrgans of the digestive system and their location 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 11: The urinary system 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe kidney and its functions 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 12: The reproductive system 46\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale reproductive system 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe male reproductive organs 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Nursing assessment and care planning (J. Aldridge, A. Eshun and C. Meurier) 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing assessment and the nursing process 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages of using a conceptual model in assessment 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey issues and developments 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Concepts of health, illness and holism (C. Meurier) 76\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing ‘healthy’ 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth beliefs and health behaviour 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllness, sickness and disease 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the person as a whole 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Factors to consider when assessing patients (A. Crouch, G. Rumbold, M. Thompson and W. Turner) 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Introduction 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical aspects of assessment 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect for persons – definition 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidentiality 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect for dignity 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTruthfulness 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: The environment, health status, age and cognitive ability of the patient, learning disability and health assessment 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth status of the patient 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe patient’s age 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive development and ability 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe assessment of children 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: Gender and health assessment 114\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends and patterns of health and disease among men and women 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth issues and dilemmas for men and women 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA health assessment approach: some practical aspects to consider 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Communication skills for holistic health assessment (A. Crouch) 128\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition and classification 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors that facilitate effective communication 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills needed during holistic health assessment 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarriers to communication during holistic assessment 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecord keeping 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Physical assessment (C. Meurier, J. Brown and A. Crouch) 148\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Introduction 148\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe purpose of physical assessment 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproach to physical assessment 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation for physical assessment 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques of physical assessment 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe general survey and vital signs 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Physical assessment of the integumentary system 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe skin 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of nails 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of hair 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: Physical assessment of the respiratory system 168\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a health history 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical examination 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4: Physical assessment of the cardiovascular system 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant health history 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk factors for coronary heart disease 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical examination 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5: Physical assessment of the nervous system 178\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant health history 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6: Physical assessment of the eyes, ears, nose and throat 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe eyes 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ears 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mouth, nose, sinuses and throat 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 7: Physical assessment of the digestive system 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant health history 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk factors 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical assessment 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 8: Physical assessment of the urinary tract system 200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of the urinary system 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of the prostate gland 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 9: Physical assessment of the musculoskeletal system 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe musculoskeletal system 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 10: Physical assessment of the female and male reproductive systems 210\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination of the breast 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination of the female genitalia 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of the male reproductive system 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecord keeping 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Assessment of nutritional status (M. Ingham and J. O’Reilly) 234\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose of nutritional assessment 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of food 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional requirements 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary guidelines 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing nutritional status 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary assessment 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional interventions 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Social assessment in healthcare (S. O’Brien) 264\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe purpose of social assessment 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth policy: assessing social needs 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing models, social influences and assessment 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing and interprofessional approaches to social assessment 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe social assessment\/analysis framework 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe levels of social assessment 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Psychological assessment (J. H. Parkes) 288\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is psychological health? 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy conduct a psychological assessment? 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to assess 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to conduct the psychological assessment 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurses’ role in assessment 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe assessment process 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccurate reporting and documentation 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Cultural and spiritual health assessment (S. Allen and A. Crouch) 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural health assessment 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpirituality and spiritual needs 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 339\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e'a useful addition to the bookshelves of not only the foundation nursing students it was designed for but also qualified nurses and other professional wishing to brush up their assessment skills.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Higher Education Academy, Health Education and Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Anna Crouch and Clency Meurier are both Senior Lecturers at University of Northampton.  Health assessment is central to effective planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. 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