a. Perform a brief, general head-to-toe visual inspection of the patient.<\/p>\n
Are height and weight within normal range for the patient’s age and body type?<\/p>\n
b. Observe the skin for the following:<\/p>\n
(1) Color (pale, gray, ruddy, jaundiced).<\/p>\n
(2) Bruises.<\/p>\n
(3) Rashes.<\/p>\n
(4) Lesions.<\/p>\n
(5) Turgor and moisture content.<\/p>\n
(6) Edema.<\/p>\n
c. Examine the mouth and throat.<\/p>\n
(1) Look at the lips, tongue, and mucous membranes, noting abnormalities such as cuts, sores, or discoloration\u2019s.<\/p>\n
(2) Observe the condition of the teeth. Note any discolored, cracked, chipped, loose, or missing teeth.<\/p>\n
(3) Observe the gums. Are they healthy and pink? Note the patient’s breath for unusual odors (fruity, foul, alcohol, and so forth).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
a. Perform a brief, general head-to-toe visual inspection of the patient. Are height and weight within normal range for the patient’s age and body type? b. Observe the skin for the following: (1) Color (pale, gray, ruddy, jaundiced). (2) Bruises. (3) Rashes. (4) Lesions. (5) Turgor and moisture content. (6) Edema. c. Examine the mouth … Continue reading 1-15. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT\u00a0<\/span>