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NEW Vital Signs chapter contains everything a new student needs to know to quickly and accurately obtain vital signs. NEW PhysicalAssessment chapter helps students develop a systematic and thorough approach to health assessment. NEW! Interprofessional Collaboration and Delegation chapter explains the role of the nurse within the larger healthcare team. NEW! Updated pressure injury information includes prevention and care guidelines. NEW! Medical, Nursing, and Health Professions Terminology chapter acts as a quick medical terminology refresher and helps students understand clinical terms as they are encountered.