,Introduction
A complete or partial physical assessment is performed an
examination should be integrated in to routine care .For
example, the nurse can assess the condition of bedsore
during bed bath. When the clients undergo oral hygiene,
the nurses can carefully assess oral cavity.
, Purpose of Physical Examination
To gather baseline data about the client's health.
To confirm and identify nursing diagnosis.
To make clinical judgment about a clients changing health
status and management.
To evaluate the physiological outcome of care
To identify the health problem.
It is used to medical research