Physical examination & health assessment

Assessment of the whole person: Evidence-based assessment

Cultural assessment

The interview

The complete health history

Mental status assessment

Substance use assessment

Domestic and family violence assessment

Approach to the Clinical Setting: Assessment techniques and safety in the clinical setting

General survey and measurement

Vital signs

Pain assessment

Nutrition assessment

Physical Examination: Skin, hair, and nails

Head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics

Eyes

Ears

Nose, mouth, and throat

Breasts, axillae, and regional lymphatics

Thorax and lungs

Heart and neck vessels

Peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal system

Neurologic system

Male genitourinary system

Anus, rectum, and prostate

Female Genitourinary system

Integration: putting it all together: The complete health assessment: adult

The complete physical assessment: infant, young child, and adolescent

Bedside assessment and electronic documentation

The pregnant woman

Functional assessment of the older adult.