Physical Examination and Health Assessment 9th by Carolyn Jarvis & Ann L. Eckhardt

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 9th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis PhD APN CNP and Ann L. Eckhardt PhD RN is the #1 Best Seller in Nursing Assessment and the most widely used, authoritative, and easily implemented learning solution for health assessment in nursing. Published by Elsevier in March 2023 and rated 4.6 stars by over 174 reviewers, this text is the hub of a tightly integrated learning package built on Jarvis's clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination across the patient lifespan.

The 9th Edition is packed with vivid illustrations, step-by-step guidance, and evidence-based content for a complete approach to health assessment. With an enhanced focus on today's need-to-know information, this edition integrates concepts from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative, concepts of interprofessional collaboration, expanded transgender considerations, and integrated resources for success on the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). Updated photos identify common skin conditions in both light and dark skin, increasing inclusivity and representation.

Key topics include: the health history and interview, mental status assessment, skin, hair, and nails, head and neck, eyes and ears, thorax and lungs, cardiovascular system, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, neurological system, and assessment across the lifespan including pediatric, pregnant, and older adult patients. Essential for students in BSN, ADN, and NP programs preparing for the NCLEX-RN, NGN, and ANCC certification examinations.