Key features

• •Convenient, color-coded design helps you easily locate the information you need.
• •More than 160 full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate important anatomy and physiology concepts, examination steps, and normal and abnormal findings.
• •Age-specific developmental competencies highlight important considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and aging patients.
• •Cultural competency icons alert you to relevant cultural distinctions you may encounter in the clinical setting.
• •Abnormal findings tables provide fast access to key information on many frequently encountered conditions.
• •Spanish-language translation chart helps you ensure accurate, effective examinations of Spanish-speaking patients.
• •Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient chapter outlines the pertinent assessment steps specific to this patient population.
• •New abnormal findings photos help you recognize and distinguish between abnormal conditions.
• •Additional new full-color examination technique photos clarify exam steps for eyes, nose, mouth, throat, thorax, heart, neck, peripheral vascular, and pediatric exams.
• •Updated evidence-based practice guidelines throughout the guide reflect the most current research and assessment practices.