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multiple medical diagnoses and at his age I was impressed that he didn’t need assistance when ambulating. He can turn and change position with no problems and able to hear my requests with ease. Doing the head to toe focused assessment was my favorite part. The general head to toe assessment is very important because it assess the overall physical condition and status of EM. I checked the most common part of the body that are susceptible to infection like the skin because of pressure ulcers

See Your Podiatrist For Help With Gout Pain -These Are Some Treatments That Might Help Gout is a very painful condition that often afflicts the joint in your big toe. While the big toe joint is usually the first joint to show signs of gout, the condition can also eventually affect other joints in your feet and ankles. This can make walking extremely painful and difficult. If you think you have gout, you should see a podiatrist for an evaluation of your feet so you can get a diagnosis and proper

NY's top podiatrist—when pressure is applied on the big toe joint, it causes the big toe to gradually lean toward the second toe. As this happens, the bone structure on the foot starts to change, and this causes a bony bump, known as a bunion, to occur. These bumps can be incredibly painful and might affect the person from wearing shoes or even walking. The good news is that with proper bunion treatment pressure can be reduced on the big toe and help to correct foot deformities. Along with treatment

After a full head-to-toe assessment revealed no other abnormalities other than two teeth on the verge of eruption, I would take the time to explain to the mother that the child would not require antibiotics at this time. Education would be provided on the signs and symptoms of teething and how this can appear similar to other infections. Teething is a natural occurring process that can lead parents to worry about more serious illnesses (Plutzer, Spencer, & Keirse, 2010). Investigation further revealed

The Head to Toe Assessment Principles of Assessment for RN’s Edward is a 45 year old male who is present today for his Annual Physical Examination. He is asymptomatic and has no complaints. Subjective: History: The patient has a history of Chicken Pox at 5 years old. He has been a smoker for 25 years and currently smokes 2 packs a day. He consumes alcohol daily 2-4 glasses of wine. He reports of history of depression and anxiety 3 years ago after separating from his wife. His is not currently

Interview for Health Assessment Health assessments are essential for patients because it identifies any abnormalities or problems with the patient’s body. Nurses must be capable to perform a head to toe assessment and communicate with the patient if something foreign is identified in their assessment. The assessment I performed had all of the key aspects, but had some errors that need improvement. This paper will identify some of my errors, a plan to mend these errors, and promote gratitude for performing

so smooth! Obtain accurate health information is the first step into treatment. I can already feel my assessment improving since being in this class. I feel as if I am paying more attention to small detail as well as the proper way to do a head to toe assessment. I have found that I forgot some of my skills since graduating nursing school. At times when we are doing an assessment it becomes just a routine and we forget the small things. I am guilty of forgetting to take off patients socks. I

your second toe longer than your big toe? If so, you have Morton’s toe. Morton’s toe is a skeletal disorder, in which the first metatarsal is shorter than the second metatarsal. Metatarsals are the bones that attach to the toes or known as phalanges. Individuals often mistake Morton’s toe of the second toe being longer than the first, but it is actually the second metatarsal that is longer than the first metatarsal; therefore, the second toe seems longer than the “big toe.” Morton’s toe was discovered

Turf Toe With Rehab Turf toe is an injury that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. It occurs when the toe is bent upward by force and extended beyond its normal limits (hyperextension). The joint of the big toe is surrounded by tissues (ligaments and tendons) that help to keep it in place. If any of these tissues are damaged, turf toe may result. Turf toe is a common sports injury. It can be mild if the tissue was stretched. It may be more severe if the tissue was partially or completely

Arthritis Be the Cause of Your Toe Pain? 8 symptoms that could mean you have arthritis in your toes. Arthritis typically attacks joints in the knees, hips and hands, but it can occur in any part of the body that has joints, including your toes. There are several different types of arthritis that can cause pain in the toes, from cartilage degeneration to tissue inflammation, but whatever the cause, symptoms can be difficult to determine at first. If you suffer from toe pain, here are a few hints that