author: barbara bates

... Assessment Specific Observable Pathology Inability to feed or smile General appearance Lack of consolability Respiratory rate Color Nasal component of breathing Tachypnea (see p. 134) Pallor or cyanosis Nasal flaring (enlargement of ...

This textbook "is designed for students in health care who are learning to talk with patients, to examine them, and to understand and assess their problems."--From Introduction.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination has been completely revised with new equipment, techniques, and modern settings for physical assessment.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination has been completely revised with new equipment, techniques, and modern settings for physical assessment.

This pamphlet outlines how to apply clinical thinking to patient examination and assessment.

With 6 new videos in addition to the 12 body system videos, the Fourth Edition focuses on how to approach and communicate with patients to prepare for clinical practice.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination has been completely revised with new equipment, techniques, and modern settings for physical assessment.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination has been completely revised with new equipment, techniques, and modern settings for physical assessment.

... Abdomen , 120 , 331-360 . See also specific organ or structure acute , in infants , 612 age affecting , 334 anatomy and physiology of , 331-334 in children , 614-616 examination of , 335-353 for abdominal wall mass identification , 353 ...