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1
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Physical exam is conducted to: (5)

A

Gather baseline data about the patient’s health status

Supplement, confirm, or refute subjective data obtained in nursing history

Identify and confirm nursing diagnoses

Make clinical decisions about a patient’s changing health status and management

Evaluate the outcomes of care

2
Q

Palpate skin for

A

temperature

moisture

texture

turgor

tenderness

thickness

abdomen- tenderness, distention, masses

3
Q

Palmar surface of the hand and finger pads are more

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sensitive than fingertips and should be used to determine

position

texture

size

consistency

masses

fluid

crepitus

4
Q

Assess body temperature by using

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dorsal surface, back of hand

5
Q

Percussion involves:

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tapping the skin with the fingertips to vibrate underlying tissues and organs

6
Q

If you suspect that alcohol abuse is a major problem, use the CAGE questionnaire

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C: have you ever felt the need to CUT DOWN on your drinking or drug use?

A: Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking or drug use?

G: Have you felt bad or GUILTY about your drinking or drug use?

E: Have you ever used or had a drink first thing in the morning as an EYE OPENER to steady your nerves or feel normal?

7
Q

Bluish (cyanosis)

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Increased amount of deoxygenated hemoglobin (associated with hypoxia)

Heart or lung disease, cold environment

Nail beds, lips, mouth, skin (severe cases)

8
Q

Pallor (decrease in color)

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Reduced amount of oxyhemoglobin

Anemia
Shock

Face, nail beds, palms of hands, skin

9
Q

Loss of pigmentation

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Vitiligo

Congenital or autoimmune condition causing lack of pigment

Patchy areas on skin over face, hands, arms

10
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Yellow-orange (jaundice)

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increased deposit of billirubin (brownish, yellow substance found in tissue