Women's health: Putting your nursing skills in the PINK.

Autor: Reeves, Susan, Hellman, Ann N.
Zdroj: Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!; May/Jun2012, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p20-25, 6p, 3 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the physical assessment for women. An overview of heart disease in women is presented wherein symptoms in myocardial infarction (MI) can be attributed to other issues, lowering their survival rate. Cardiac assessment of women is described wherein adjustments have to be made due to breast tissue. Assessment for pregnant patients, emotional state, other systems such as musculoskeletal and genitourinary, and intimate partner violence (IPV) are discussed. INSET: Considerations for the pregnant patient.
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