Read Chapters 3 and 6 (pp. 51-88 and 142-186): ENT and Skin, Hair, Nails Assessment
Goolsby, M. J., & Grubbs, L. (2018). Advanced assessment: Interpreting findings and formulating differential diagnoses. F. A. Davis Company. This text will walk you through all the components of a comprehensive ENT and skin, hair, and nails assessment.
O’Neill, S., Begg, S., Hyett, N., & Spelten, E. (2024). Primary health care interventions for potentially preventable ear, nose, and throat conditions in rural and remote areas: A systematic review. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. This article explores interventions and prevention of ENT conditions. These are important for the advanced nurse to be aware of.
McPhillips, H., Wood, A. F., & Harper-McDonald, B. (2021). Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning when advanced practitioners assess and treat skin conditions. British Journal of Nursing, 30(22), 1278-1286. This article explores the importance of a thorough assessment in the treatment of skin conditions.
Stefan, A., Melani, A., Ryan, J., Mueller, A., Nguyen, P., Kevorkian, Z., & Lee, E.(2024). Anatomy clinical correlates: Vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the neck [Video]. www.osmosis.org
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2021). The Essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education. American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
