Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning

Featuring Simulations Powered by Kognito Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fourth Edition teaches students how to assess and diagnose common disorders of human body systems.
This text is a practical resource for students and APNs charged with assessing and solving clinical patient issues, taking them beyond physical examination as they begin the diagnostic reasoning process.
The goal of this text is to teach the appropriate diagnostic intervention using evidence-based practice and thorough health assessment. In addition, the text informs the student and practitioner about how to educate the patient regarding their condition, ensuring they understand the diagnosis as well as the prescribed intervention. Navigate 2 Premier Access with Kognito Simulations includes access to online learning materials such as a robust eBook, interactive lectures, videos, simulations, learning analytics reporting tools, an extensive test bank and more.

Kognito Health Assessment Simulations The Fourth Edition includes access to a collection of simulations and videos powered by Kognito that teach nursing students how to perform health assessments on a range of virtual clients and body systems.
Demonstration videos engage and prepare the learner for their virtual patient encounters while each simulation provides a safe practice environment for the learner to perform techniques, identify findings, and provide appropriate interventions. Advanced activities accompany each simulation prompt diagnostic reasoning.

Simulation Scenario Topics:
Head-to-toe Assessment
Respiratory Assessment
Cardiovascular Assessment
Gastrointestinal Assessment
Musculoskeletal Assessment

Demonstration Video Topics:
Physical Examination Head-to-Toe
Respiratory Assessment
Cardiovascular Assessment
Integumentary Assessment
Gastrointestinal Assessment
Head & Neck Assessment
Musculoskeletal & Neuro Assessment