PNUR-126 Lecture Notes - Palpation, Otoscope, Ophthalmoscopy
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For each technique provide an overview of how you would assess them. Provide an example of when you would use each of these techniques technique- inspection is concentrated watching (jarvis, c. 2019). In the beginning we inspect the individual as a whole and after each body system. The inspection begging"s at the moment that you met the patient, as you proceed with the examination, we start assessing the patient body systems. Inspection requires good lightning, adequate exposure, and occasional use of certain instruments (otoscope, ophthalmoscope, penlight. Nasal and vaginal specula) in order to have a proper view of the area you are assessing (jarvis, c. 2019). This technique is used for skin, hair, nail, and ear assessment. For any change in its normal colour, size, and shape. In order to assess different parts of the body, we use different parts of our hands. ( jarvis, c. 2019)
