Nursing Health Assessment: Principles and Practices

Health assessment is a fundamental aspect of nursing practice, involving the systematic collection of data to determine a patient's health status and needs. This book introduces the core principles and practices of nursing health assessment, including history taking, physical examination techniques, and diagnostic reasoning. It is designed for nursing students and healthcare professionals, providing step-by-step guidance on performing comprehensive assessments across the lifespan. This book emphasizes critical thinking and clinical judgment, equipping readers with the tools to develop accurate and effective patient care plans based on thorough assessments.

Print ISBN: 9781682511596 | $130 | 2025 | Paperback

Subject: Health Science

Editor: Holden Lee

About the Editor: Holden Lee, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy. His research explores various health-related fields, including the impact of parenting styles on child development, factors influencing eating behavior, and strategies for obesity prevention. Lee is actively involved in research on dietary intake and physical activity determinants, contributing to health promotion and understanding metabolic syndrome.