NSG 2317 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Facial Expression, Data General, White Coat Hypertension
12 Mar 2018
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Chapter 10 general survey, measurement, and vital signs. General survey = study of the whole person, covering general health state and any obvious physical characteristics. Consider: physical appearance, body structure, mobility and behaviour. Sex (sexual development appropriate for gender and age) Level of consciousness (alert and oriented, attending to the questions and responding appropriately) Skin colour (even colour tone, pigmentation varying with genetic background, and intact skin with no obvious lesions) Stature (height within normal range for age and genetic heritage) Nutrition (weight within normal range for height and body build) Symmetry (body parts equal bilaterally and in relative proportion) Posture (standing comfortably erect as appropriate for age) Position (sitting comfortably in chair or on bed, relaxed at sides, head turned to examiner) Body build, contour (normal proportions, no obvious deformities) Gait (accurate foot placement, smooth, even, and well-balanced walk) Range of motion (full mobility in each joint, and deliberate, accurate, smooth, and coordinated movement)
