Includes bibliographical references and index.

Evidence-based assessment -- Cultural competence: cultural care -- The interview -- The complete health history -- Mental status assessment -- Substance use assessment -- Domestic violence assessment -- Assessment techniques and the clinical setting -- General survey, measurement, vital signs -- Pain assessment : the fifth vital sign -- Nutritional assessment -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Head, face, and neck, including regional lymphatics -- Eyes -- Ears -- Nose, mouth, and throat -- Breasts and regional lymphatics -- Thorax and lungs -- Heart and neck vessels -- Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system -- Abdomen -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurologic system -- Male genitourinary system -- Anus, rectum, and prostate -- Female genitourinary system -- The complete health assessment: putting it all together -- Bedside assessment of the hospitalized adult -- The pregnant woman -- Functional assessment of the older adult.