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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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Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Type
Book Chapter
ISBN
9781646481309
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 from] Unfolding Health Assessment Case Studies for the Student Nurse (2nd ed.)" (2024). Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts. 55.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/book_excerpts/55
Publisher
Sigma Theta Tau International
Version
Publisher's Version
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Copyright © 2025 by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Any trademarks, service marks, design rights, or similar rights that are mentioned, used, or cited in this book are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for a similar or any other purpose.
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None: Professionally Edited Material
Acquisition
Publisher-submission
Date of Issue
2024
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This item record contains the following file attachments: Chapter 10 and author bios.