“This is an extraordinary and contemporary learning resource for all nursing students and faculty.”

–Jeffery Ramirez, PhD, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

Director of Graduate Nursing Programs and Professor

Gonzaga University, School of Health Sciences

“The ease of reading the 16 chapters cannot be overemphasized. This notable book will amplify essential ‘knowing’ for the newest to enter our profession. Quite simply, this little gem delivers!”

–Linda Honan, PhD, CNS-BC, FAAN, ANEF

Professor Emerita, Yale University School of Nursing

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. 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 for pre-licensure students who needs to review what they’ve learned earlier and practicing nurses 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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Unfolding Case Study

Chapter 2: Introduction to the Nursing Process

Chapter 3: Answering NCLEX-Style Questions

Chapter 4: An Introduction to Approaching the Patient Interview

Chapter 5: Vital Sign Assessment

Chapter 6: Assessing Mental Status

Chapter 7: Assessment Considerations for the Geriatric Patient

Chapter 8: Assessment Considerations for the Pediatric Patient

Chapter 9: Neurological Anomalies

Chapter 10: Cardiovascular and Vascular Anomalies

Chapter 11: Respiratory Anomalies

Chapter 12: Gastroenterological Anomalies

Chapter 13: Genitourinary and Sexual Health

Chapter 14: Dermatological Anomalies

Chapter 15: Head and Neck Anomalies

Chapter 16: Assessment of the Transgender Patient

Appendix A: Practice Test

Appendix B: NextGen Questions