| Discipline: | Nursing | | Subject Definition: | Nursing Assessment-Methods; Medical History Taking-Study Gde | | NLM Class: | WY 18.2 | | LC Class: | RT48 | | Abstract: | Critical thinking can be the difference between keeping patients safe and putting them in harm...s way. But as a student nurse, you may find that mastering these skills is challenging, and you may lack confidence in assessing a patient...s health. Case studies are a common, beneficial learning approach, but some are more effective than others. Traditionally, they present information upfront, with the patient...s status predetermined. But that isn...t realistic, as a patient...s health can often take an unexpected turn. Unfolding case studies provide new information over time, teaching you to think critically and apply what you...ve learned in nursing school to real-life situations you...ll face on the job. Authors Kristi Maynard and Andrea Adimando created Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse as a practical, straightforward study tool for your health assessment classes and the NCLEX. Written for the next generation of student nurses, this second edition includes three new chapters providing case studies on approaching the patient interview, assessing vital signs, and assessing mental status. Whether you...re a pre-licensure student who needs to review what you learned earlier or a practicing nurse who can apply these concepts to more complex scenarios, this book will: Enhance students... knowledge and skills in basic health assessment Increase readers... comfort level in analyzing patient scenarios; Provide opportunities to practice and apply what students learned in health assessment courses; Develop confidence in answering NCLEX questions. |
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