Nursing assessment

Author: Wu Guangyu
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The book is divided into six parts, containing several chapters. The content includes conversation, assessment of common symptoms, physical assessment, laboratory tests, electrocardiogram (ECG) examination, radiological imaging, ultrasound examination, nuclear medicine examination, data analysis and organization, and nursing case documentation, among others. The content is extensive and comprehensive. This textbook is compiled in accordance with the training objectives of the nursing profession, reflecting the guiding philosophy of patient-centered holistic nursing. During the writing process, the authors extensively referred to domestic and international teaching materials and monographs, combining China's context with their many years of teaching and clinical experience. Special attention was paid to selecting and compiling content that highlights the characteristics of the nursing profession and meets the needs of nursing education. This book not only emphasizes the fundamental theories, basic knowledge, and essential skills that nursing students must master in the nursing assessment course but also reflects the latest advancements and technologies in clinical disciplines. Therefore, it is practical, advanced, comprehensive, and systematic, making it an ideal textbook for teaching and learning nursing assessment.
Each part or chapter begins with learning objectives, helping students clarify the learning requirements for each section. After completing the study, students can evaluate their learning outcomes by comparing them with the objectives. An index of the entire book is provided at the end for easy reference. The textbook is rich in content, with both depth and breadth, making it suitable for undergraduate nursing students and students pursuing upward promotion. Due to its progressive content from simple to complex, it can be adapted for teaching at various levels of nursing education. It also holds reference value for nursing educators and practicing nurses.