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Preparation of patient for health assessment
The document discusses preparing the patient, environment, and nurse for a health assessment. Key steps include: 1) Preparing the nurse by ensuring theoretical knowledge, examination skills and maintaining equipment. 2) Preparing the environment by scheduling at a convenient time, ensuring adequate lighting, privacy and comfort. 3) Preparing the patient by having them empty bladder/bowel, positioning and draping them properly, and explaining each step to ensure psychological comfort.
