Assess: Temperature, swelling, pulses, provocation of pain, location of anatomical tissue, and abnormal structures. Wash your hands No shoes on the table Drape the patient appropriately Visually scan the region first Use landmarks to get oriented Ask if it is okay to touch the patient Have patient start in neutral posture Be firm to avoid tickling Sense with the fingertips instead of poking Be sensitive in irritable areas Ask patient to communicate with you what they are feeling.
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Created by Jordan Waugh
over 6 years ago
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