A nurse is preparing to perform a physical exam on a patient. She has found that it is best to perform the physical with a head-to-toe approach. Why is this important?
a. The head-to-toe format excludes unne-cessary body systems.
b. It is a methodical way to include all body systems.
c. It reduces time by allowing examination of only one side.
d. It requires that painful procedures be done first.
B
A head-to-toe approach includes all body systems and helps to anticipate each step. In an adult, a nurse begins by assessing the head and neck, progressing methodically down the body to include all body systems. Both sides of the body must be compared for symmetry. Any painful proce-dures should be performed near the end of the examination.
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