Health assessment & physical examination

LAYING THE FOUNDATION: Critical thinking and the nursing process

The patient interview

The complete health history including documentation.

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Developmental assessment

Cultural assessment

Spiritual assessment

Nutritional assessment.

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT: Physical assessment techniques

General survey, vital signs, and pain

Skin, hair, and nails

Head, neck, and regional lymphatics

Eyes

Ears, nose, mouth, and throat

Breasts and regional nodes

Thorax and lungs

Heart and peripheral vasculature

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal system

Mental status and neurological techniques

Female genitalia

Male genitalia

Anus, rectum, and prostate.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS: The pregnant patient

The pediatric patient

The elderly patient.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: The complete health history and physical examination.