Nursing Health Assessment
A Clinical Judgment Approach
Edition:
5
ISBN/ISSN:
9781975266479
Publication Date:
October 1, 2026
2026-10-01
9781975266479
Nursing Health Assessment: A Clinical Judgment Approach, 5th Edition, is designed for BSN faculty to help students move beyond performing ...
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Nursing Health Assessment: A Clinical Judgment Approach, 5th Edition, is designed for BSN faculty to help students move beyond performing assessment skills to thinking like nurses in practice. Rather than focusing only on techniques, the text supports students in making decisions about what to assess, when to prioritize, and how to interpret findings. This clear, structured approach builds the clinical judgment skills students need for safe patient care and NCLEX® success.
Unlike other leading health assessment texts that emphasize a more medical, systems-focused approach, Jensen centers clinical judgment throughout. Progressive case studies in every chapter guide students through evolving patient scenarios, helping them apply decision-making in context and strengthen their ability to recognize, analyze, and prioritize cues. Integrated Next Generation NCLEX-style questions reinforce higher-level thinking and provide consistent opportunities for practice aligned to today’s exam expectations.
This edition streamlines content and case progression to improve clarity, organization, and ease of teaching. Chapters have been consolidated and refined to create a more focused and efficient learning experience, while updated clinical content reflects current practice. New end-of-chapter, case-based review questions further support faculty goals by reinforcing clinical judgment and helping students connect foundational knowledge to real-world care.
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Edition5ISBN/ISSN9781975266479Product FormatPaperback BookTrim Size8 3/8 x 10 7/8Pages1088Edition5Publication DateOctober 1, 2026
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- SHARON JENSEN
- Debra Servello
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UNIT 1 Foundations of Nursing Health Assessment
Chapter 1: The Nurse’s Role in Health Assessment
Chapter 2: The Health History and Interview
Chapter 3: Techniques, Safety, and Infection Control
Chapter 4: Documentation and Interprofessional Communication
UNIT 2 General Examinations
Chapter 5: Vital Signs and General Survey
Chapter 6: Pain Assessment
Chapter 7: Nutritional Assessment
Chapter 8: Mental Health, Abuse, and Substance Use Disorders
Chapter 9: Cultural Assessment
UNIT 3 Regional Examinations
Chapter 10: Skin, Hair, and Nails Assessment
Chapter 11: Head and Neck Assessment, With Vision and Hearing Basics
Chapter 12: Eye and Ear Assessment for Advanced and Specialty Practice
Chapter 13: Nose, Sinuses, Mouth, and Throat Assessment
Chapter 14: Thorax and Lung Assessment
Chapter 15: Heart and Neck Vessels Assessment
Chapter 16: Peripheral Vascular and Lymphatic Assessment
Chapter 17: Breast and Axillae Assessment
Chapter 18: Abdominal Assessment
Chapter 19: Musculoskeletal Assessment
Chapter 20: Neurological and Mental Status Assessment
Chapter 21: Male Genitalia and Rectal Assessment
Chapter 22: Female Genitalia and Rectal Assessment
UNIT 4 Special Populations and Foci
Chapter 23: Pregnancy
Chapter 24: Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Chapter 25: Older Adults
UNIT 5 Putting It All Together
Chapter 26: Assessment of the Hospitalized Adult
Chapter 27: Head-to-Toe Assessment of the Adult
Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
Appendix B: Answers to Next Generation NCLEX Style Questions
Illustration Credit List
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- UPDATED Progressive case studies are aligned to the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, building clinical judgment through NGN-style practice in diverse, real-world scenarios.
- UPDATED Photos of abnormal findings/tables of abnormal findings support rapid comparison and visual recognition for clinical decision-making.
- UPDATED Chapter review questions now refer to unfolding chapter case studies to drive higher-level thinking, focusing on assessment, cue recognition, and prioritization, with detailed rationales provided.
- Clinical significance/safety alerts highlight clinical application and critical findings requiring immediate action to reinforce safe, timely decision-making and intervention.
- Structure and function sections offer concise anatomy and physiology summaries that provide essential context while supporting accurate assessment and interpretation.
- Subjective cues/objective cues guide prioritization of symptoms and apply evidence-based assessment techniques which support documentation, decision-making, and health equity–aligned care.
- Learning objectives align with AACN Essentials and clearly state what students can expect to learn.
- Key Points summarize essential chapter takeaways at a glance.
- Two-column design side-by-side layout connects signs and symptoms with abnormal findings and rationale to improve clarity and serve as quick reference.
- Diagnoses incorporate International Classification for Nursing Practice [ICNP] language to clarify challenging terminology.
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