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\u003cp\u003eA concise, practical handbook for the assessment lab and the clinical setting, Jarvisâs \u003cb\u003ePocket Companion for Physical Examination \u0026 Health Assessment, 9th Edition\u003c/b\u003e makes it fast and easy to review essential assessment skills and techniques. Youâll conduct more effective exams by referring to summaries of examination steps, comparisons of normal versus abnormal findings, lifespan and cultural considerations, integration of QSEN safety competencies, and more than 250 full-color photos and drawings. Written by renowned educator and clinician Dr. Carolyn Jarvis, now joined by co-author Dr. Ann L. Eckhardt, this companion handbook is an ideal clinical tool whether youâre a beginner who is learning health assessment skills or a practitioner who needs a portable reference!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor-coded format\u003c/b\u003e helps users easily locate the information they need, with each body system chapter divided into major sections â \u003ci\u003eAnatomy, Subjective Data, Objective Data, \u003c/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Abnormal Findings\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbnormal findings tables\u003c/b\u003e help students recognize, classify, and describe key abnormal findings.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealth Promotion and Patient Teaching\u003c/i\u003e sections\u003c/b\u003e underscore the unique role of nurses, especially advanced practice nurses, in health promotion.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDevelopmental Competence\u003c/i\u003e sections\u003c/b\u003e highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary checklists\u003c/b\u003e review key examination steps for quick reference.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpanish-language translation chart\u003c/b\u003e helps improve communication with Spanish-speaking patients during the physical examination.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Content corresponds to the 9th edition of the Jarvis textbook\u003c/b\u003e and represents the latest research and evidence-based practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Increased focus of social determinants of health (SODH) \u003c/b\u003eaddresses\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003ethe disparities that can affect health outcomes, enabling a whole-health approach.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003ci\u003eHealth Promotion Points\u003c/i\u003e lists for every system/region \u003c/b\u003epromote optimal patient health during the physical exam.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Inclusive photos \u003c/b\u003eidentify common skin conditions in both light skin and dark skin, increasing representation for better health outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Refocused and retitled \u003ci\u003eGenetics and Environment\u003c/i\u003e sections \u003c/b\u003ehighlight key parameters that have an impact on patient health.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |