This text includes communication, interviewing and teaching techniques based on age, ethnicity and literacy level. Other features of this edition include: expanded data on psychological, functional and mental status assessment; expanded cultural and ethnic components, particularly African-American, Hispanic and Asian; a review of developmental processes; a life span approach; assessments organized by body systems/areas in quick reference format; patient teaching and home health care notes for each body system/area; sample diagnostic tests and possible nursing diagnoses; a glossary of key terminology and abbreviations; and selected sample history and physical assessment forms.