This document provides guidance for conducting a comprehensive physical assessment. It outlines the components and order of a nursing history and physical exam, including subjective and objective data collection. Key areas like vital signs, body systems, documentation and specific assessment techniques are reviewed in detail with an emphasis on being thorough yet efficient. The goal is to obtain relevant health information to inform the nursing care process.

1. Physical Assessment Wanda Dooley, MSN, RN, CS, FNP Office location: 316C Office telephone: 822-6583 Email: wdooley@nvcc.edu

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