Entries by Daphne Hanson

THE FEMALE GENITALS AND INGUINAL AREA

ASSESSING THE FEMALE GENITALS AND INGUINAL AREA PROCEDURE 1. Provide for client privacy. Request the presence of another healthcare provider if desired, required by agency policy, or requested by the client.   2. Cover the pelvic area with a sheet or drape at all times when the client is not actually being examined. Position the client supine.   3. Inspect the distribution, amount, and characteristics of pubic hair.   4. Inspect the skin of the pubic area […]

History of right upper quadrant

DC is a 46-year-old female who presents with a 24-hour history of right upper quadrant (of abdomen) pain.  She states the pain started about 1 hour after a large dinner she had with her family.  She has had nausea and an instance of vomiting before the presentation. PMH:                                                              Vitals:  HTN                                                                Temp:              98.8oF Type […]

Lifespan health promotion

Reflect on the various stages of development that we covered in lifespan health promotion and share which developmental stages may have a greater impact on a patient’s overall health and why.