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Stack #106389
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What should the physical examination include? | General impression and observations: hygiene, gait, posture, demeanor, speech. Evaluation of ht,wt, vs. Mental Status examination. |
| Observe physical examination: Gait | Movement, gait, posture.ie. gait is even, steady, strong, with normal balance. |
| Observe: Behavior, | overall appearance, speech and expressions |
| Document: Behavior | wringing of hands, questions must be repeated to pt; Responses are clear, but low voice, and very brief answers. |
| Mental status examination | Assess recent and remote memory. |
| Assessment of recent and remote memory | What did you eat for dinner last night? Pt. doesn't remember. What is your DOB? What are your parents' names? Pt is quick to answer. Husband confirms answers. |
| More recent and remote memory : | Ask about time, place, and the situation. Recite 4 words to pt , instruct to repeat in a few minutes. Conclude with VS. |
| Family member: | Please describe the things that you have noticed about the Pt's behavior that concern you the most. Finally, ask Pt. to recall the 4 words. Pt is able/unable to recall any. |
| Expert Documentation 1 General survey | Pt's Name is Ht, and wt. Client reports feeling anxious and fearful. Recent behavior changes reported; reduced interest in maintaining appearance, household chores not completed, fatigued and depressed often. |
| Expert Documentation2 Physical Observation Gait: | Posture is erect, gait smooth, balance intact. |
| Expert Documentation 3 Appearance | Appearance is dishevelled but clothing is appropriate. |
| Expert Documentation 4 Oriented | Pt is orented to time, place and situation |
| 5 : Speech | Speech is clear. |
| 6: Eye contact | Reduced eye contact |
| 7: Recall | Unable to recall four words or recent events; long term memory intact. |
| 8: Document VS | VS: T - 35.7C, BP - 100/62, R - 18, P - 82. |
| 9. Summary | Pt is in no apparent distress with no physical complaints. |