Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care /

Dains, Joyce E.,

Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care / Joyce E. Dains, Linda Ciofu Baumann, Pamela Scheibel. - Third edition. - xii, 562 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. Introduction. Clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based practice -- pt. II. Common problems of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Earache -- Sore throat -- Nasal symptoms and sinus congestion -- Hoarseness -- Red eye -- Vision loss -- pt. III. Common problems of the skin. Rashes and skin lesions -- pt. IV. Common problems of the cardiovascular system. Chest pain -- Syncope -- pt. V. Common problems of the respiratory system. Dyspnea -- Cough -- pt. VI. Common problems of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system. Abdominal pain -- Diarrhea -- Constipation -- Rectal pain, itching, and bleeding -- pt. VII. Common problems of the genitourinary system. Urinary incontinence -- Urinary problems in females and children -- Genitourinary problems in males -- Penile discharge -- pt. VIII. Common gynecological problems. Vaginal discharge and itching -- Vaginal bleeding -- Amenorrhea -- pt. IX. Common problems of the breasts. Breast lumps and nipple discharge -- Breast pain -- pt. X. Common problems of the musculoskeletal system. Limb pain -- Acute low back pain -- pt. XI. Common problems of the neurological system. Headache -- Dizziness -- pt. XII. Common problems in mental status. Confusion in older adults -- Sleep problems -- Mood changes, behavior changes, and psychosocial concerns -- pt. XIII. Common systemic problems. Fever -- Fatigue -- The chest film.

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Diagnosis, Differential.
Medical logic.
Medical history taking.
Physical diagnosis.
Diagnosis, Differential.
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Primary Health Care.

RC71.5 / .D35 2007

616.075

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