Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle boxes present opportunities for patient teaching and health promotion while performing the health assessment.

• Developmental Competence sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults.
• Culture and Genetics sections include information on biocultural and transcultural variations in an increasingly diverse patient population.

• NEW! Standalone Vital Signs chapter and refocused nutrition content include an expanded emphasis on the national epidemic of obesity.
• NEW! Enhanced integration of QSEN and interprofessional collaboration emphasize how to ensure patient safety during the physical exam and how to collaborate with other health professionals to promote optimal health.
• NEW! Enhanced inclusion of LGBTQ issues and revamped and refocused Cultural Assessment chapter equip you with the skills to practice with greater sensitivity and inclusivity.
• NEW! Health Promotion and Patient Teaching sections underscore the unique role of nurses (especially advanced practice nurses) in health promotion