Includes bibliographical references and index

Critical thinking and the nursing process -- Communication techniques and the patient interview -- The complete health history including documentation -- Developmental assessment -- Cultural assessment -- Spiritual assessment -- Nutritional assessment -- Physical examination techniques -- General survey, vital signs, and pain -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, neck, and regional lymph nodes -- Eyes -- Ears, nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional lymph nodes -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart -- Peripheral vasculature and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Mental status and neurological techniques -- Female genitalia -- Male genitalia -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- The pregnant patient -- The pediatric patient -- The older adult patient -- The complete health history and physical examination

1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process. 2. Communication Techniques and The Patient Interview. 3. The Complete Health History Including Documentation. 4. Developmental Assessment. 5. Cultural Assessment. 6. Spiritual Assessment. 7. Nutritional Assessment. 8. Physical Examination Techniques. 9. General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain. 10. Skin, Hair, and Nails. 11. Head, Neck, and Regional Lymph Nodes. 12. Eyes. 13. Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat. 14. Breasts and Regional Lymph Nodes. 15. Thorax and Lungs. 16. The Heart. 17. Peripheral Vasculature and Lymphatic System. 18. Abdomen. 19. Musculoskeletal System. 20. Mental Status and Neurological Techniques. 21. Female Genitalia. 22. Male Genitalia. 23. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate. 24. The Pregnant Patient. 25. The Pediatric Patient. 26. The Older Adult Patient. 27. The Complete Health History and Physical Examination