Mrs. Smalls is a 42-year-old woman who has presented to the office for a head to toe examina-tion as part of her preventive health care assessment. The room has adequate lighting, and you have access to both sides of the examining table
What position should you assume while con-ducting this examination? a. Behind the patient
b. Either side of the patient
c. Seated in a chair in front of the patient
d. To the right side of the patient
B
Although examiners are conventionally taught to approach an examination from the patient's right side, it is not always practical; therefore the most appropriate response is that the examiner should develop skills necessary to approach either side of the patient. If you approach the patient from behind, you will not have access to the anterior areas for assessment. If you are seated, you will not be able to assess all areas of the patient.
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