HEALTH ASSESSMENT

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Answer the following questions in a one or two-page summary of the following questions:

1. Describe the  four physical assessment techniques discussed in the textbook. Why is it important to perform the assessment techniques in order?

2. Describe the significant characteristics of a general survey. Why is the general survey important?

3. Conduct a pain assessment on a family member/friend using  one of the pain scales that are discussed in the textbook. Document your findings in a summarized format. (see instructions below). 

You may conduct the pain assessment on a fellow student, friend, or family member. Remember to secure their permission.

Include both subjective and objective data when performing the pain assessment &  don't forget to ask the "PQRST" questions using the process described in the textbook. 

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