objective body structure data
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stature, nutrition, symmetry, posture, position, body build/contour,
deformities
hypopituitary dwarfism
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underproduction of growth hormones,
average-size trunk and very short limbs
neurologic assessment
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eyes open to name, motor/verbal response, pupil size, muscle strength,
any ptosis, facial drop, sensation, communication, ability to swallow
achondroplastic dwarfism
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most common dwarfism (Wee-Man)
cardiovascular assessment
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auscultate rhythm at apex, check apical pulse against radial pulse, assess
heart sounds, check capillary refill for prompt return, check pretibial
edema, palpate posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulse bilaterally, verify
proper IV solution/hanging and flowing properly
, android obesity
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greater proportion of fat in upper body and abdomen
general survey
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covers general health state and any obvious physical characteristics, gives
"gestalt" of pt., physical appearance/body structure/mobility/behavior
blood pressure
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force of blood pushing against side of vessel wall
weight gain for pregnancy
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stature, nutrition, symmetry, posture, position, body build/contour,
deformities
hypopituitary dwarfism
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underproduction of growth hormones,
average-size trunk and very short limbs
neurologic assessment
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eyes open to name, motor/verbal response, pupil size, muscle strength,
any ptosis, facial drop, sensation, communication, ability to swallow
achondroplastic dwarfism
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most common dwarfism (Wee-Man)
cardiovascular assessment
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auscultate rhythm at apex, check apical pulse against radial pulse, assess
heart sounds, check capillary refill for prompt return, check pretibial
edema, palpate posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulse bilaterally, verify
proper IV solution/hanging and flowing properly
, android obesity
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greater proportion of fat in upper body and abdomen
general survey
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covers general health state and any obvious physical characteristics, gives
"gestalt" of pt., physical appearance/body structure/mobility/behavior
blood pressure
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force of blood pushing against side of vessel wall
weight gain for pregnancy
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