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The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. Which statement is true about the inspection phase of the physical assessment?

A) Usually yields little information
B) Takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information
C) May be somewhat uncomfortable for the expert practitioner
D) Requires a quick glance at the patient's body systems before proceeding with palpation

Physical Assessment

The systematic examination of the body by a healthcare provider, using observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, to detect any signs of disease or abnormalities.

Inspection Phase

The initial part of a physical examination where a healthcare provider visually examines a patient for any signs of abnormality.

Palpation

The act of examining part of the body by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

  • Understand the basic techniques and their purposes in physical assessment (inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation).
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