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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 questionsTABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Introduction to the Unfolding Case StudyChapter 2: Introduction to the Nursing ProcessChapter 3: Answering NCLEX-Style QuestionsChapter 4: An Introduction to Approaching the Patient InterviewChapter 5: Vital Sign AssessmentChapter 6: Assessing Mental StatusChapter 7: Assessment Considerations for the Geriatric PatientChapter 8: Assessment Considerations for the Pediatric PatientChapter 9: Neurological AnomaliesChapter 10: Cardiovascular and Vascular AnomaliesChapter 11: Respiratory AnomaliesChapter 12: Gastroenterological AnomaliesChapter 13: Genitourinary and Sexual HealthChapter 14: Dermatological AnomaliesChapter 15: Head and Neck AnomaliesChapter 16: Assessment of the Transgender PatientAppendix A: Practice TestAppendix B: NextGen QuestionsTypham this is the title: Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse, Second Edition 2nd Edition