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FORMULATING A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE
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| By: |
Jacqueline Rhoads (Editor), Julie C. Penick (Editor) |
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Paperback |
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£82.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0826152228 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780826152220 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER PUBLISHING CO INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 2017 |
| Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
544 |
| Description: |
This easy-access clinical guide to over 70 commonly seen symptoms describes a step-by-step process for obtaining a reliable patient history, choosing the appropriate physical exam, and using the patient history and physical exam findings to form a differential diagnosis. The second edition continues to include the case study approach, and is updated to incorporate 22 new symptoms. |
| Synopsis: |
Praise for the First Edition: ""Developing a comprehensive differential diagnosis for a specific complaint is a daunting task even for experienced advanced practice nurses. This user-friendly clinical guide provides a strategy and standard format for working through this complex task. It is a wonderful tool for both students and new advanced practice nurses..."" - 5 stars, DoodysThis easy-access clinical guide to over 70 commonly seen symptoms, written for APRN students and new practitioners, describes a step-by-step process for obtaining a reliable patient history, choosing the appropriate physical exam, and using the patient history and physical exam findings to form a differential diagnosis. The second edition continues to include the case study approach, and is updated to incorporate 22 new symptoms along with contributions by a new editor, who is a leader in holistic health.The guide is distinguished by several unique features including focused patient history questions and responses, Physical Exam Findings, a Differential Diagnosis Table (clearly comparing potential diagnostic choices based on symptoms), a Diagnostic Examination table (including estimated costs and codes), and a Case Study Summary highlighting the critical thinking process. Symptoms are presented alphabetically in a systematic, unfolding case study approach and include chief complaint, presenting history, past history, and explicit methodology for determining correct diagnosis.Key Features:Describes over 70 (22 new to the second edition) commonly presented symptoms with unfolding case scenariosOffers a step-by-step approach to building clinical decision-making skillsProvides quick access to differential diagnosis, requisite diagnostic tests, and clinical-decision makingGuides students and novice nurse practitioners in conducting a problem-focused history and examinationIncludes unique Differential Diagnosis tables and Diagnostic Examinations tables that help clarify strategies for diagnostic decision making |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Springer Publishing Co Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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