#Physical Assessment

  Title: Documentation of the complete head to toe physical assessment.   Purpose of Assignment: To demonstrate the ability to documentthe findings of an objective head to toe assessmentand identify abnormal findings.   Course Competency: Demonstrate physical examination skills of the skin, hair, nails, and musculoskeletal system. Prioritize appropriate assessment techniques for the gastrointestinal, breasts, … Read more

Compare the physical assessment of a child to that of an adult. In addition to describing the similar/different aspects of the physical assessment, explain how the nurse would offer instruction during the assessment, how communication would be adapted to offer explanations, and what strategies the nurse would use to encourage engagement   Two to three … Read more