Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse, Second Edition 2nd Edition

Critical thinking can be the difference between keeping patients safe and putting them in harm’s way. But as a student nurse, you may find that mastering these skills is challenging, and you may lack confidence in assessing a patient’s health.Case studies are a common, beneficial learning approach. Traditionally, they present information upfront, with the patient’s status predetermined. But that isn’t realistic, as a patient’s health can often take an unexpected turn. Unfolding case studies provide new information over time, teaching you to think critically and apply what you’ve learned in nursing school to real-life situations you’ll face on the job.Authors Kristi Maynard and Andrea Adimando created Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse for pre-licensure students who needs to review what they’ve learned earlier and practicing nurses who can apply these concepts to more complex scenarios. This book will:• Enhance students knowledge and skills in basic health assessment• Increase readers comfort level in analyzing patient scenarios• Provide opportunities to practice and apply what students learned in health assessment courses• Develop confidence in answering NCLEX questionsTABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Introduction to the Unfolding Case StudyChapter 2: Introduction to the Nursing ProcessChapter 3: Answering NCLEX-Style QuestionsChapter 4: An Introduction to Approaching the Patient InterviewChapter 5: Vital Sign AssessmentChapter 6: Assessing Mental StatusChapter 7: Assessment Considerations for the Geriatric PatientChapter 8: Assessment Considerations for the Pediatric PatientChapter 9: Neurological AnomaliesChapter 10: Cardiovascular and Vascular AnomaliesChapter 11: Respiratory AnomaliesChapter 12: Gastroenterological AnomaliesChapter 13: Genitourinary and Sexual HealthChapter 14: Dermatological AnomaliesChapter 15: Head and Neck AnomaliesChapter 16: Assessment of the Transgender PatientAppendix A: Practice TestAppendix B: NextGen Questions