[Excerpt and supplemental materials for] Unfolding health assessment case studies for the student nurse (2nd ed.)

Other Titles

Chapter 10: Cardiovascular and Vascular Anomalies

Abstract

This item record pertains to an excerpt from Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse, 2nd Edition, which is provided free of charge by the publisher.

About this book:

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 as a practical, straightforward study tool for your health assessment classes and the NCLEX. Written for the next generation of student nurses, this second edition includes three new chapters providing case studies on approaching the patient interview, assessing vital signs, and assessing mental status. Whether you're a pre-licensure student who needs to review what you learned earlier or a practicing nurse who can apply these concepts to more complex scenarios, this book will:

· Enhance your knowledge and skills in basic health assessment

· Increase your comfort level in analyzing patient scenarios

· Provide opportunities to practice and apply what you learned in health assessment courses

· Develop your confidence in answering NCLEX questions

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Authors

Kristi Maynard
Andrea Adimando

Author Details

Kristi Maynard, EdD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University, where she teaches health assessment, health assessment lab, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to BSN and MSN students. Andrea Adimando, DNP, MSN, MS, APRN, PMHNP-BC, BCIM, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University, where she teaches health assessment to BSN and MSN students.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Type

Book Chapter

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing, Case studies, Health assessment, Healthcare education, NCLEX preparation, Interviewing patients, Medical diagnosis, Critical thinking

Recommended Citation

Maynard, Kristi and Adimando, Andrea, "[Excerpt and supplemental materials for] Unfolding health assessment case studies for the student nurse (2nd ed.)" (2024). Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts. 55.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/book_excerpts/55

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Sigma Theta Tau International

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Review Type

None: Professionally Edited Material

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2024

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