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1 - Physical Examination Health Assessment
1 - Physical Examination Health Assessment
Health Assessment
Objectives
Positions
Several positions are frequently required during the
physical assessment.
It is important to consider the client’s ability to assume a
position.
The client’s physical condition, energy level, and age
should also be taken into consideration.
Some positions are embarrassing and uncomfortable and
therefore should not be maintained for long time.
The assessment is organized so that several body areas can
be assessed in one position, thus minimizing the number of
position changes needed.