Health Assessment

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Answer the following questions in summary format AND the pain assessment summary:

 

  1. Describe the assessment techniques discussed in the textbook. Why is it important to perform the assessment techniques in order?
  2. Describe the significant characteristics of a general survey.
  3. Conduct a pain assessment. Make sure you include one of the pain scales that are discussed in the textbook. Document your findings.

 

You may conduct the pain assessment on a fellow student, friend, or family member. Remember to secure their permission.

Collect both subjective and objective data using the process described in the textbook. Then, document your subjective & Objective findings on a WORD document.

APA format isn’t required.

Textbook

Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Carolyn Jarvis

8th edition