Holistic Health Assessment in Nursing Practice I

Abstract

Holistic Health Assessment in Nursing Practice I is an accessible open educational resource that introduces nursing students to the knowledge, communication skills, and clinical reasoning required for safe, person-centred assessment. Grounded in the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, the book explores professional responsibilities, holistic interviewing, documentation, complex communication, vital signs, and infection prevention and control. Practical examples, activities, reflection exercises, and reference tools help learners connect foundational concepts with nursing practice.