Overview

Written by a dynamic team of expert clinicians and educators, this brand-new textbook meets the long-standing need for a complete resource for primary care of women. It offers comprehensive, evidence-based coverage of primary, obstetric, and gynecologic care - making it the only all-in-one women's health care textbook written by and for for Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives. Incorporating the latest research findings and national guidelines, Comprehensive Women's Health Care has everything you need to provide holistic, culturally competent care for today's diverse population of women.

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Author:   Ivy M. Alexander ,  Versie Johnson-Mallard ,  Elizabeth A. Kostas-Polston ,  Kay M. Leary
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
ISBN:  

9780323046350

ISBN 10:   0323046355
Pages:   1376
Publication Date:   12 December 1950
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Section I: Issues in Women's Health * History of Women's Health * Cognitive, Physical, and Social Development in Women * Health Assessment and Physical Examination of Women * Wellness for Women * Women at Risk: Considerations for Special Populations * Women's Relationships and Health Section II: Primary Care for Women * Neurologic Health * Endocrine Health * Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health * Respiratory Health * Cardiovascular Health * Gastrointestinal Health * Renal and Urinary Health * Musculoskeletal Health * Immunologic and Rheumatologic Health * Hematologic Health * Dermatologic Health * Mental Health Section III: Gynecology * Menstrual Cycle Health * Breast Health * Pelvic Pain and Masses * Preconception Care * Fertility Control and Contraception * Infertility * HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention * Sexual Health * HIV and Other Sexuality Transmitted Infections * Pelvic Organ Prolapse * Sexual Assault * Menopause and Midlife Women's Health * Vulvar and Vaginal Health Section IV: Obstetrics * Recognizing Pregnancy * Unplanned Pregnancy, Options Counseling, and Abortion * Embryology * Maternal Physiological Response to Pregnancy * Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood * Common Symptoms of Pregnancy * Nutrition in Pregnancy * Pregnancy Assessment * Fetal Assessment * Prenatal Genetics and Chromosomal Abnormalities * Bleeding in Pregnancy * Concurrent Medical Problems During Pregnancy * Infection in Pregnancy * Medication and Substance Use in Pregnancy and Lactation * Labor and Delivery * High-Risk Pregnancy * Newborn Nutrition * Postpartum Care

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