Health Assessment Course Solutions 

Authors: Sharon Jensen, DNP, MN, RN; Debra Servello, DNP, AGACNP
Copyright: 2027
Available: Print, eBook, CoursePoint or CoursePoint+

The text builds clinical judgment by guiding students in what to assess, when to prioritize, and how to interpret findings for safe, effective care and NCLEX® readiness. Unlike more medically focused texts, Jensen emphasizes clinical judgment through unfolding case studies in every chapter, giving students practice applying decisions in real-world scenarios.

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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.

Authors: Jane R. Weber, RN EdD
Copyright: 2026
Available: Print, eBook, CoursePoint or CoursePoint+

Weber’s Health Assessment in Nursing, 8th Edition, blends evidence-based practices with tools to teach assessment skills. New updates emphasize inclusivity, preparing students for safe, inclusive patient care.

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• NEW Hair, Skin, and Nails Atlas, now available in Lippincott® CoursePoint+, enhances inclusive care skills with clinically accurate visuals of conditions across various skin tones.
• NEW Video on transgender client history-taking empowers students with affirming communication techniques and health screening insights to provide respectful care.
• NEW Inclusive language equips students with culturally responsive communication tools to care for diverse client populations.
• UPDATED Threaded case studies show the full assessment process, from interviews to SBAR communication, focusing on accurate documentation techniques across clinical systems.
• UPDATED Collecting Objective Data: Physical Examination Guidance features up-to-date guidance paired with Abnormal Findings boxes, helping students identify, document, and respond to diverse patient assessments.

Authors: Beth Hogan-Quigley, MSN, RN, CRNP; Mary Louise Palm, MS, RN
Copyright: 2022
Available: Print, eBook, CoursePoint or CoursePoint+

The proven authority in patient assessment for more than 45 years with instructional techniques and vibrant visuals of Bates’ gold-standard assessment text specifically for the needs of today’s nursing students. Thoroughly updated, evidence-based coverage emphasizes the healthy patient and clearly details common findings and diseases to help students develop and practice key skills in physical examination, assessment, and history taking.

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• Revised content familiarizes students with the latest evidence-based research and emerging clinical concerns, including vaping, the opioid crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Full-color images clarify key concepts and techniques in vivid detail.
• An enhanced design emphasizes key content and helps students learn more efficiently.