General Physical Assessment
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This document provides guidance on performing a general physical assessment, with a focus on examination of the skin, lymph nodes, thyroid, abdomen, and evaluation of stool and urine. The assessment involves inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of various areas of the body. Key areas to examine include skin characteristics, lymph nodes for size and tenderness, the thyroid gland's size and consistency, the abdomen for masses or tenderness, and analyzing urine and stool colors and contents for abnormalities.
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