This article will explain how to assess the chest (heart and lungs) as a nurse. This assessment is part of the nursing head-to-toe assessment you have to perform in nursing school and on the job.

Chest expansion may be asymmetrical with conditions such as atelectasis, pneumonia, fractured ribs, pneumothorax, or hemothorax. Assess respiratory rate by inconspicuously observing …

How many steps are in the Head To Chest assessment and what are they? 1. Introduction. 2. General appearance. 3. Skin and Nails. 4. Head, Neck, and Face. 5. Eyes. 6. Ears. 7. Nose. 8. …

As part of the admission, a head-to-chest assessment is indicated. Before examining the client, it is important the nurse completes which nursing actions? Select all that apply. A client-centered …

Feb 7, 2025 · View Head to chest Assessment.pdf from NURS 1301 at University of Houston, Downtown. Head to chest Assessment General overview and vital signs Identify self, perform …

Your doctor has ordered a head to chest assessment that'll be about 20 minutes, is that okay with you? What is your name and date of birth? Do you have any allergies? On a scale of 0-10 how …

Head to Toe Assessment: Section 1: Introduction: Knock before entering! Hello, my name is ______, I have doctor’s orders to perform a head to chest return demonstration. It will take …

YOUR HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT TRANSCRIPT THE GENERAL SURVEY **Knock on the door, open the door, and provide privacy (either close the door or close the curtain)** Hello, …