ABSTRACT

This revision and quick-reference guide provides evidence-based information on physical examination procedures for advanced nurses and independent prescribers. A step-by-step checklist for each body system is presented alongside a rationale to aid understanding and reinforce learning. Case studies help put the information into context and links to further discussion enable readers to determine which techniques to use as well as to justify the way they perform each examination.

chapter 1|16 pages

THE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

chapter 2|10 pages

THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

chapter 3|10 pages

THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

chapter 4|10 pages

THE EAR, NOSE (MOUTH) AND THROAT

chapter 5|12 pages

THE ABDOMEN

chapter 6|10 pages

THE GENITOURINARY SYSTEM

chapter 7|6 pages

THE BREAST

chapter 8|10 pages

THE UPPER LIMB

chapter 9|8 pages

THE BACK

chapter 10|8 pages

THE LOWER LIMB

chapter 11|10 pages

THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

chapter 12|10 pages

THE CRANIAL NERVES

chapter 13|10 pages

THE EYE

chapter 14|10 pages

MENTAL HEALTH EXAMINATION