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* A clear, conversational writing style makes learning easier. * A two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings, and uses color, step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings. * Over 1,000 full-color illustrations present anatomy and physiology, examination techniques, and abnormal findings. * Developmental considerations help in caring for patients across the lifespan with age-specific assessment techniques for infants, children, adolescents, pregnant females, and older adults. * Abnormal findings tables include over 300 pathology photos to help in recognizing, sorting, and describing abnormalities. * Promoting a y Lifestyle boxes enable patient teaching and promotion while performing the assessment. * An emphasis on cultural competencies reflects today's care considerations for an increasingly diverse patient population. * Documentation examples show how to record assessment findings in the patient's chart, using the SOAP format. * Summary checklists provide a quick review of examination steps. * Spanish-language translations on the inside back cover highlight important phrases for better communication during the physical examination. * A companion Evolve website helps you review key content offering case studies with critical thinking questions, printable promotion handouts, a head-to-toe examination video, heart and lung sounds, audio chapter summaries, and more. * NEW evidence-based guidelines reflect a focus on conducting the most effective, qualitative exams. * NEW Substance Use Assessment chapter addresses this increasingly critical aspect of holistic patient assessments. * 100 new photos of step-by-step examination techniques include all-new exam panoramas for key systems. * 100 new abnormal findings photos provide instant visual cues for findings that are unexpected or that require referral for follow-up care. * Expanded chapter on assessment of the hospitalized adult provides a focused assessment of the patient in the hospital setting. * New content on obesity provides current information on this growing problem.