Physical examination components are used in assessing individuals and communities. What information is obtained during a systems review of a community?
A) Housing, businesses, churches, and hangouts
B) Climate, terrain, natural boundaries, and resources
C) Listening to community sounds and residents
D) Walk through community
Ans: A
The systems review of the community reveals information about social systems, including housing, businesses, churches, and hangouts. Vital signs provide information about climate, terrain, natural boundaries, and resources. Auscultation involves listening to community sounds and residents. Inspection is used when walking through the community.
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