The Best Diagnosis Books 2025

1. Symptom to Diagnosis: An Evidence-Based Guide, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - Learn the diagnostic process in internal medicine with this engaging, case-based approachA Doody's Core Title for 2017 Symptom to Diagnosis teaches you an evidence-based, step-by-step process for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients based on their clinical complaints.By applying this process, you will be able to recognize specific diseases and prescribe the most effective therapy. Each chapter addresses one common complaint and begins with a case and guidance on how to organize the differential diagnosis. As the case progresses, clinical reasoning is explained in detail. The differential diagnosis for that particular case is summarized in tables that highlight the clinical clues and important testsfor the leading diagnostic hypothesis and alternative diagnostic hypotheses. As the chapter progresses, the pertinent diseases are reviewed. Just as in real life, the case unfolds in a stepwise fashion as tests are performed and diagnoses are confirmed or refuted. The third edition is enhanced by the addition of five new chapters--Bleeding Disorders, Dysuria, Hematuria, Hypotension, and Sore Throat--as well as a greater emphasis on how to master the process of working from patient level data (signs, symptoms, and laboratory tests). All chapters incorporate the latest research resulting in new and refined approaches to common symptomsencountered in clinical medicine.

Symptom to Diagnosis: An Evidence-Based Guide, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

2. Textbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing: Practical Application of Nursing Process at the Bedside, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - Uses in-depth case studies to show how laboratory and diagnostic testing can help define clinical presentation and influence nursing interventions and nursing outcomes. Makes the connections among the medical diagnosis, the diagnostic studies, and the nursing diagnosis Organizes the presentation of clinical information by the nursing process. Provides additional Interactive Case Studies online at DavisPlus to illustrate how concepts in the book apply in clinical practice. Focuses on the significance of normal and abnormal results and the impact they have on the client. Highlights the special requirements of vulnerable populations. Emphasizes the critical elements of each test. Meets the needs of multiple learning styles. Fast Find: Lab and Dx - Your complete collection of searchable monographs online Quickly and easily access lab & dx test information anywhere, anytime. Fast Find is searchable, printable, and mobile and tablet friendly for looking up information on the go. Use it to access hundreds of detailed test descriptions with reference values, indications, patient preparation, and result interpretation so you can provide the best care to your patients before, during, and after a procedure. Visit DavisPlus.com to see all the student resources available with this product.

Textbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing: Practical Application of Nursing Process at the Bedside, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

3. Clinical Guide to Sonography: Exercises for Critical Thinking, 2e, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - I really like the design and clinical focus of this book and believe that it will stimulate critical thinking among its transatlantic target audience (Hazel Edwards, Senior Sonographer, Lister Hospital, Stevenage) Organized by clinical problem rather than by body system, Clinical Guide to Sonography enables you to quickly find information related to the symptom being reported by the patient. This unique format covers various pathologies that may be related to a patient's symptoms, and features illustrations and sonograms that demonstrate each pathology. The book is divided into five major sections: abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, superficial structures, and a miscellaneous section to include pediatric and vascular clinical indications. Each chapter within those sections focuses on a clinical indication, and incorporates background information, a clinical scenario, discussions of pathologies and differential diagnoses, illustrations, sonograms, patient scenarios with multiple choice and case-based questions to ensure you have a solid understanding of the material. This book covers a wide range of ultrasound examinations looking at the clinical question first. Reviewed by: Allison Harris, Clinical Co-Ordinator, City University London, Date: Oct 14 I really like the design and clinical focus of this book and believe that it will stimulate critical thinking among its transatlantic target audience. For UK readers, though, I feel it has less appeal. Reviewed by: RAD Magazine Date: July 2014 Symptom-based presentation makes it easy for beginning and experienced sonographers to quickly find information related to the patient's symptom.Summary tables of differential diagnoses and sonographic findings provide you with a brief overview of all chapter material for quick reference. Clinical scenarios at the beginning of each chapter help you learn to apply information to the clinical setting.Case studies and discussion questions give you the opportunity to enhance your critical-thinking skills and measure your comprehension of material.Over 900 ultrasound images correlated to the pathology illustrate what you'll encounter in the clinical setting.Glossary helps you define important terminology.New chapters provide you with more complete coverage of the pathology sonographers encounter in practice. New case studies with critical-thinking questions set up realistic situations for you to use as a frame of reference. 600 updated images produced by the latest technology keep you on the cutting-edge of sonography.Instructor access to multiple-choice and image based test questions

Clinical Guide to Sonography: Exercises for Critical Thinking, 2e, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

4. Nursing Health Assessment: A Best Practice Approach, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

Pre-Owned - Develop the assessment knowledge and skills you need for clinical practice with Nursing Health Assessment: A Best Practice Approach, 2e. This proven book emphasizes health promotion, risk factor reduction, evidence-based thinking, and diagnostic reasoning. You will learn strategies for adapting questions and techniques when communication is challenging, the patient's responses are unexpected, or the patient's condition changes over time. Unique features help you apply and analyze concepts and prepare you for effective practice in any health care setting. Normal and abnormal findings are presented in side-by-side columns and comprehensive examinations are included for each topic. Additional features, online resources, and book-related media build on the in-text cases to reinforce correct elements of subjective and objective data collection and variations necessary for different problems, age groups, and cultures. Learning Objectives highlight the key information you need to master by the time you have completed the chapter. Hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations help you retain important concepts. Clinical Significance features highlight content critically related to clinical application. Safety Alert boxes present important areas of concern or results that require immediate intervention or adjustments. A Threaded Case Study in every chapter demonstrates real-world application through a wide range of innovative features. Therapeutic Dialogue displays provide examples of less effective and more effective communication to help you hone the communication skills you will use with patients when gathering assessment data. SBAR Framework (Situation, Background, Analysis or Assessment, and Recommendations) helps you organize details when coordinating referrals or other patient advocacy needs. Documenting Abnormal Findings: The results from the case are charted using the four techniques of physical assessment (Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation). Analyzing Findings: A sample SOAP note (Subjective Data, Objective Data, Analysis, and Plan) shows you how to analyze assessment information and plan care based upon the assessment. Reflection and Critical Thinking: One priority problem is identified and a plan of care is developed based upon the assessment. Structure and Function Overview sections review anatomy and physiology and provide additional content on variations related to lifespan and culture. Acute Assessment sections summarize emergency signs and symptoms to look for and immediate assessments and interventions to implement. Subjective Data Collection sections focus on areas for health promotion, risk assessment, and health-related patient teaching. and provide focused assessments for common symptoms. Objective Data Collection sections cover equipment, preparation, techniques, normal findings, abnormal findings, lifespan and cultural adaptations, and sample documentation. Evidence-based Critical Thinking sections explain how nurses analyze findings and take the next steps to address patients' concerns. Sections include Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing, Nursing Diagnosis/Outcomes/ Interventions, Organizing and Prioritizing, Collaboration with Other Health Care Professionals, and Applying Your Knowledge. Tables of Abnormal Findings cluster common abnormalities related to the specific assessment with compare-and-contrast information on key data points. NCLEX Review sections include 10 NCLEX-style test questions per chapter to help you master concepts and prepare for the boards.

Nursing Health Assessment: A Best Practice Approach, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

5. Clinical Pocket Guide for Health & Physical Assessment in Nursing, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - Clinical Pocket Guide for Health & Physical Assessment in Nursing is a resource that can be used by novice students and professional nurses alike. For students who don't take a separate health assessment course who want to supplement their medical-surgical nursing text, the Clinical Pocket Guide is designed to be used as a health assessment primer; it guides the user through the steps of collecting health assessment data. The focus of this text is comprehensive health assessment, which includes the collection of subjective and objective data. Subjective data encompasses both the patient's health history and the focused interview. The nurse collects objective data during the physical assessment. This is a student supplement associated with: Health & Physical Assessment in Nursing, 3/e Donita D'Amico Colleen Barbarito ISBN: 0133876403

Clinical Pocket Guide for Health & Physical Assessment in Nursing, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

6. Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - Complaint-focused approach organized by body system. Step-by-step how tos for taking a focused history, performing a physical based on presenting complaints/problems, and interpreting the findings. Guidance on selecting diagnostic tests and interpreting those studies to help narrow down the diagnoses. Prediction rules for selected disorders. Lifespan coverage that includes children, older adults, and pregnant patients. Quick-reference features, including red flags, assessment pearls, medications causing symptom, and selected causes of symptoms.

Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

7. Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

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Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

8. Pearson Reviews & Rationales: Pathophysiology with "nursing Reviews & Rationales", Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - PEARSON REVIEWS & RATIONALES: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WITH NURSING REVIEWS & RATIONALES, 3/e provides a clear, concentrated, and up-to-date review of today's need to know knowledge for understanding pathophysiology. Developed by Mary Ann Hogan, RN and reviewed by a large team of nurse educators, this program can be used by current nursing students as a course study aid, for NCLEX-RN(R) exam preparation, or by practicing nurses seeking comprehensive yet concise review of this discipline. Fully reflective of the current (2010) NCLEX-RN(R) Test Plan, this text presents complete chapters on respiratory, cardiac, vascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, eye/ear/nose/throat, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine/metabolic, renal/urinary, reproductive, immunological, infectious, integumentary, hematological/oncological, genetic/developmental, and multisystem health problems. Its complete support package includes access to additional question, and a tear-out NursingNotes card for clinical reference and quick review.

Pearson Reviews & Rationales: Pathophysiology with "nursing Reviews & Rationales", Pre-Owned (Paperback)

9. Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

Pre-Owned - Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well-illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndrome that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. The diagnostic categories, associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functional activities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors, and a strategy for management. * Provides the tools for the physical therapist to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, develop the corrective exercise prescription and carefully instruct the patient about how to carry out the exercise program. * Authored by the acknowledged expert on movement system imbalances. * Covers both the evaluation process and therapeutic treatment. * Detailed descriptions of exercises for the student or practitioner. * Includes handouts to be photocopied and given to the patient for future reference.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

10. Atlas Of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis: Text with Online Access, Used [Hardcover]

This color atlas discusses common and important pediatric problems that lend themselves to rapid visual diagnosis and simple laboratory evaluation, including tests which can be performed in the office or via X-rays. Format allows physicians to diagnose disorders without expensive and time-consuming diagnostic methods.

Atlas Of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis: Text with Online Access, Used [Hardcover]