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NURSING Assessment & Diagnosis

Health Assessment in Nursing 7th Edition By Janet R. Weber and Jane H. Kelley DESCRIPTION

Clearly written, colorfully designed, and updated with the most current, evidence‑based nursing considerations, Health Assessment in Nursing , 7th Edition helps students develop the comprehensive knowledge base and expert nursing assess‑ ment skills to confidently perform accurate, timely health assessments in a variety of healthcare settings. This popular, student‑friendly text is known for its innovative 2‑ and 3‑col ‑ umn design and intuitive organization, presenting in‑depth assessment information alongside dynamic visuals to make concepts easy to understand. Powerful learning tools in the

text and available online further hone students’ data collection capabilities and cultivate the critical thinking skills students need to analyze data and detect client problems. Reflecting the latest trends and topical issues facing today’s practicing nurses—including opioid use and human trafficking—this 7th Edition equips students with the assessment, documentation, and analytical skills to meet the clinical challenges ahead and ensure successful client outcomes throughout their nursing careers. FEATURES ▶ UPDATED! Content familiarizes students with emerging trends in heath assessment, including opioid use and human trafficking. ▶ NEW! Biological (Genetic) and Cultural Behavior Variations sections in select chapters describe genetic and cultural differences that may affect structure and function of body systems as well as communication patterns and other behaviors related to health. ▶ NEW! Nursing Concepts listed at the beginning of each chapter make clear how content applies to Concepts-based curricula. ▶ UPDATED! Evidence-Based Health Promotion and Disease Prevention boxes equip students with helpful strategies—based on Healthy People 2020 goals—for teaching clients to reduce risk factors for common diseases.

North American Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑6115‑6 / ($129.99 / £N/A / €N/A / AU$191.00) US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI International Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑7257‑2 / ($129.99 / £94.00 / €106.00 / AU$N/A) World exc US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Approx 944 pp / Approx 55 Tables / 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 / November 2021

Note to Booksellers: The previous Edition published in December 2017 (North American Edition ISBN: 978‑1‑4963‑4438‑0, International Edition ISBN: 978‑1‑4963‑4586‑8)

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