18 Oct P.P. is a 32-year-old man who presents to the occupational health clinic for a physical before beginning employment at a local hospital
P.P. is a 32-year-old man who presents to the occupational health clinic for a physical before beginning employment at a local hospital. The patient is in good health, has no complaints of pain, and exercises on a daily basis. His body mass index is 23.4; the physical exam is unremarkable; and vital signs are T 97.5, P 68, R 16, and BP 120/60. The patient is to begin work after obtaining physical clearance. Labs and immunization reports are pending. The nurse is preparing to perform the physical examination.
What physical examination techniques should the nurse use for palpation?
What physical examination techniques should the nurse use for percussion?
What physical examination techniques should the nurse use for auscultation?
