THE HEALTH HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
PURPOSE.
- To recognize the interrelationships of subjective data (physiological, psychosocial, cultural and
spiritual values, and developmental) and objective data (physical examination findings) in planning and implementing nursing care.
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: CO1. Explain expected client behaviors while differentiating between normal findings, variations and abnormalities.
CO 2: Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to integrate clinical judgment in professional decision-making and implementation of nursing process while obtaining a physical assessment.
CO 3: Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning.
CO 4: Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO 3)
CO5: Demonstrate beginning skill in performing a complete physical examination using the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
CO 6: Identify teaching/learning needs from the health history of an individual.
CO 7: Explore the professional responsibilities involved in conducting a comprehensive health assessment and providing appropriate documentation.
