Body Part Examined Actual Finding Normal Finding Clinical Significance
INTEGUMENT (SKIN) I: Color,
>No discoloration and her skin color is natural brown
*colored skin tones without unusual or prominent discolorations
According to Weber and Kelly- Health Assessment in Nursing; 3rd ed. That the finding in client is normal that Skin color ranges from pale white with pink, yellow, or olive tones to dark brown or black. Normal with the age of the patient uniformity,
>Equal distributed
*equal distributed
According to Weber and Kelly- Health Assessment in Nursing; 3rd ed. That the finding in client is normal that distribution of hair depends on normal gender distribution. lesions
>no lesions
* Smooth, without lesion, According to Weber and Kelley, normal lesions may be moles, freckles and birthmarks. Normal with the age of the patient Integrity
>skin intact >no reddened areas >smooth
*Skin is intact, and there are no reddened areas.
According to Weber and Kelly- Health Assessment in Nursing; 3rd ed. That the finding in the patient in skin integrity is normal with the age of the patient. P: moisture, >moist skin
*Moisture in skin folds and the axillae
According to Weber and Kelly- Health Assessment in Nursing; 3rd ed. That skin surfaces vary from moist to dry depending on the area assessed. Normal with the age of the patient. Temperature
>warm to touch
*Skin is normally warm temperature.
According to Weber and Kelley, very warm skin may indicate a febrile state or hyperthyroidism. Normal with the age of the patient. turgor
> Good skin turgor
*Skin pinches easily and immediately returns to its original position
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that skin is quickly a return to original shape after being pinched. Normal with the age of the patient edema,
>No edema >rebounds quickly * Skin rebounds and does not remain indented when pressure is released.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the finding is Normal with the age of the patient. HAIR I: Evenness of growth, thickness, texture,
>black in color >semi-long straight hair >thick >no presence of parasites >evenly distributed
*natural hair color as opposed to chemically colored hair, varies among client from pale blurred to black to gray or white, the color is determined by the amount of melanin present *evenly distributed covers the whole scalp (no evidence of Alopecia), no parasites, and the amount is variable. *tend to increase in growth; softening and thinning are common. According to Daniel the hair varies from dark black to pale blonde and should be shiny and resilient due to absence of dandruff and parasites. According to Weber and Kelley varying amounts of terminal hair cover the scalp, axillaries, body and pubic areas according to normal gender distribution. Normal with the age of the patient oiliness, infection or infestation
>No oiliness and infection or infestation present >no dandruff *Sparse dandruff may be visible and small amount oiliness.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3th edition that Infested hair may indicate a need for client teaching about poor hygiene or assistance with activities of daily living. Normal with the age of the patient body hair
>Normal growth of body hair. >fine distribute
* Varying amounts of terminal hair cover the body areas according to normal gender distribution.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that hair covers entire body except for the soles, palms, lips, and nipples. Normal with the age of the patient P: Smoothness
>smooth and soft >Properly distributed >elastic
*hair is smooth and firm, somewhat elastic. However, as people age.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that hair feels coarser and drier. Normal with the age of the patient NAILS I: plate shape,
>round nail with 160 degree nail base
*there is normally 160 degree angle between the nail base and the skin According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the finding is Normal with the age of the patient. texture,
>it is hard and fine in texture >medium length >well cut >neat
*nails are hard and basically immobile
According to Kozier, smooth nail texture, and pinkish finger nails may indicate good arterial circulation. Normal with the age of the patient bed color
>pink nail bed color
*pink tones should be seen. Some longitudinal ridging is normal According to Kozier, immediate return of color of nails may indicate good hydration. Normal with the age of the patient P: Blanch Test
> color returns immediately into normal color
*pink tone returns immediately to blanched nail beds when pressure is released.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that If there is slow (greater than 2 sec.) capillary refill w/ respiratory or cardiovascular diseases that cause hypoxia which is indicate as abnormal finding. HEAD I:Skull and Face: size, shape, symmetry
>head is symmetrical, round centered position >normocephalic >no lesion is visible
*head size and shape vary especially in accord with ethnicity. *Usually the head is symmetric round, erect, and midline. *No lesions are visible.
According to Weber and Kelley the skull is normocephalic and symmetry, with frontal, parietal and occipital prominences. Normal with the age of the patient
: facial features
> Face is symmetrical with round appearance > no abnormal movements >with wrinkles
*the face is symmetric with a round, oval, elongated or square appearance. *No abnormal movements noted. According to Kozier, presence of wrinkles may vary on age and stress level. Normal with the age of the patient : eyes for edema and hollowness
>no edema >no hollowness >puffy eyes with periorbital darkening
*absence of edema and no hollowness found According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that there must be absence of edema in eye because it indicates infection. P: nodules, masses, depressions
>no nodules >no masses >no depression
*no nodules, no lumps and depression felt during palpation
According to Weber and Kelley the skull is smooth and in uniform consistency with absence of nodules, lumps or masses. Normal with the age of the patient
EYES AND VISION I: eyebrows for distribution & alignment, quality & movement
>evenly distributed > Symmetrically aligned >equal-fine movement >no pimples and dandruff >black in color
*Hair in eyebrows is evenly distributed; skin intact. *Eyebrows symmetrically aligned; equal movement, absence of pimples and dandruff, maybe black brown or blond According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the function is to protect the eye from sweat and rain, and it is also used as a facial expression. depending on race. Normal with the age of the patient :eyelashes for evenness of distribution & direction of curl
>eyelashes are short >properly distributed >color in black
*Equally distributed; curled slightly outward and black in color According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the normal eyes have eyelashes turn upward, with equal alignment and movements. Normal with the age of the patient :eyelids for surface, characteristics,
>color of eyelids is similar to her color of the skin > Has ability to blink
*Eyelids depend on the color of skin tone, absence of swelling, lesions and discharges.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that If there is presence of lesions or swelling it is caused by trauma. Normal with the age of the patient position in relation to cornea,
>Eyelids are symmetrically aligned with the cornea.
*the upper lid margin should be between the upper margin of the iris and the upper margin of the pupil. *The lower lid margin rests on the lower border of iris. According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the upper and lower lids close easily and meet completely when closed. Normal with the age of the patient ability to blink & frequency
> Has ability to blink
The upper and lower lids close easily and meet completely when closed.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the finding is Normal with the age of the patient. : bulbar conjunctiva for color, texture, and lesion
>clear > moist > smooth >sclera is white >no lesion *bulbar conjunctiva is clear, moist and smooth. *Sclera is white and absence of lesion.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that underlying structures are clearly visible. Bulbar conjunctiva is clear, moist and smooth. Normal with the age of the patient : palpebral conjunctiva > No swelling or lesions * The lower and upper According to Webber & for color, texture, and lesion
palpebral conjunctiva is clear and free of swelling or lesions. Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that A foreign body or lesion may cause irritation, burning, pain and/or swelling of the upper eyelid. Normal with the age of the patient I/P: Lacrimal gland sac, nasolacrimal duct for edema, tenderness/tearing
>not swelling or redness >no drainage
*I: no swelling or redness should appear over areas of the lacrimal gland. P: no drainage should be noted when palpating nasolacrimal duct.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that Normal with the age of the patient :cornea for clarity texture & sensitivity >clear >smooth > Sensitive to light
The cornea is transparent w/ no opacities. The oblique shows a smooth and overall moist surface According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that Normal with the age of the patient
I: pupils for color shape, symmetry of size,
>equal round >symmetric >constrict
.*The iris is typically round, flat, and evenly colored. The pupil, round with a regular border, is centered on the iris.
According to Weber and Kelley the normal papillary response is constriction of the pupils and convergence of the eyes when focusing on near object. Normal with the age of the patient direct and consensual reaction to light &
>normal direct and consensual pupillary response is constricting
*The normal direct pupillary response is constricting.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that It is considered abnormal, if pupils do not react at all to direct and consensual papillary testing. Normal with the age of the patient accommodation
>response constriction of pupils
*The normal pupillary response is constriction of the pupils and convergence of the eyes when focusing on a According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that It is near object. considered abnormal, pupils do not constrict; eyes do not converge. Normal with the age of the patient EARS AND HEARING I: auricles for color, symmetry and position
>it is equal in size and has similar appearance >Symmetrically aligned >Brown Color
*ears are equal in size bilaterally *tympanic membranes clear: landmarks visible. * The auricle aligns with the corner of each.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that auricle aligns with the corner of each eye. Earlobes may be free, attached, or soldered (tightly attached to adjacent skin with no apparent lobe). Normal with the age of the patient : external canal for cerumen,
>no odor and ear is clean > minimal amount of cerumen >slightly moist *a small amount of odorless cerumen (earwax) is the only discharge normally present, cerumen may be yellow, orange, red, brown, gray, or black and soft, moist dry, flanky or even hard. According to Daniels- Fundamentals of Nursing that ears should be symmetrical but the cerumen must be in normal moist because its dryness may cause temporary hearing loss. Normal with the age of the patient lesions, pus or blood >no lesion and no blood found
>The canal walls should be pink and smooth and without nodules.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the findings is normal with the age of the patient as seen with the use of penlight. P: auricles for texture elasticity and areas of tenderness
>not tender >soft
*normally the auricle, tragus and mastoid process are not tender.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that a painful auricle is associated with otitis externa or a post auricular cyst. Normal with the age of the patient NOSE AND SINUSES I: nose deviation in shape, size, color, flaring, discharge
>color is same with the face > symmetric appearance >no tenderness
*color is the same as the rest of the face ; the nasal structure is smooth and symmetric; the client repots no tenderness
According to Pilliteri- Maternal and Child Health Nursing that there must be no excessive discharge and nasal flaring. Normal with the age of the patient :nasal mucosa for redness, swelling growth or discharge
>no redness in nasal mucosa >no discharge or swelling >pink in color
*swelling and redness may result from increased estrogen production. *Normally pink According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the nasal mucosa is dark pink and free of exudates. Normal with the age of the patient Pa: tenderness, masses, displacements
>no masses >no tenderness
*no tender and masses,
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that if Nasal tenderness on palpation accompanies a local infection. Normal with the age of the patient :maxillary and frontal sinuses for tenderness
>no tenderness in palpating and crepitus
*frontal and maxillary sinuses are no tender to palpation, and no crepitus is evident
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that negative pain in sinuses during percussion indicates absence of discomforts. Normal with the age of the patient MOUTH AND OROPHAYNX I: lips for symmetry of contour, color, texture, moisture, lesion
>Symmetric in contour >Moist >no lesion >smooth >pink in color
*lips are smooth and moist without lesions or swelling. Pink lips are normal in light-skinned clients as are bluish or freckled lips some dark- skinned. According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the findings of Symmetric of contour, moist ,no lesion, smooth and pink in color is Normal with the age of the patient : teeth for alignment >slight well aligned *32 pearly whitish teeth According to Weber and loss, dental filings, caries
>13 dental caries in upper and lower teeth
with smooth surfaces and edges. *Upper molars should rest directly on lower molars and front upper incisions should slightly over ride the lower incisors. *Some clients normally have 28 teeth if 4 wisdom teeth do not erupt.
Kelly- Health Assessment in Nursing; 3rd ed. that the clients finding is abnormal because the client has tooth decay (caries) may appear as brown dots or cover more extensive areas of chewing surface. : gums for bleeding, color, retraction, lesions, swelling
>not bleeding >no retraction >no swelling >pink, moist, and smooth
*The gums should be pink, moist, smooth texture with no evidence of lesions or inflammation. * Not crack and symmetrical According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that it is normal with the age of the patient. : tongue for position, color, texture;
>Located in the middle >no lesions >Good movement >Pink in color
*tongue should be pink, moist, a moderate size with papillae present
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the tongue must be in the midline with no discharges found. Normal with the age of the patient movement
>was able to move *The tongue offer strong resistance.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that decreased tongue strength may occur with a defect of the XII cranial nerve (hypoglossal) or with a short frenulum that limits motion. Normal with the age of the patient the base of the tongue, mouth floor and frenulum
>pink in color >no lesion >visible veins-presence >frenulum is in the midline *The tongues ventral surface is smooth, shiny, pink or slightly pale with visible veins and no lesions. * The frenulum is According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the findings are Normal midline.
with the age of the patient. :palates for color, shape, texture, presence of bony prominences
>no presence of bony prominence >lighter pink color >moist >no lesion
*hard palate-is concave and lighter in pink in color, it has many ridges and it is moist, without any lesion or malformation *Soft palate-is also concave and light pink in color, it is smooth and no lesions or malformation noted
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the hard (anterior) palates are pale or pale or whitish with firm, tranverse rugae. Normal with the age of the patient. :uvula for position & mobility
>hang in the midline >fleshly solid
*uvula is fleshly, solid, structure that hangs freely in midline.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that no redness of exudates from uvula or soft palate. Midline elevation of uvula and symmetric elevation of the soft palate. Normal with the age of the patient. :oropharynx for color & Texture
>color in pink >no lesions
*throat is normally pink without exudates or lesions.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that Any deviation in color is considered abnormal. Normal with the age of the patient : tonsils for color, discharge, and size
>no discharge >color in pink >no edema >not exudates, swelling and lesions
*tonsils maybe present or absent. * They are normally pink and symmetric and may be enlarged. *No exudates, swelling or lesions should be presented.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that tonsil are behind the pillars. Normal with the age of the patient. P: nodules, lump and excoriated areas
>no nodules palpated >no lump
*there should no lumps, nodule to palpate, also in excoriated areas
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that no nodules, lump and excoriated is Normal with the age of the patient. NECK Neck Muscles I: abnormal swelling or masses, head movement and muscle strength
>not swelling >no masses >Good head movement >symmetric
*The muscles of the neck are symmetrical with the head at the central position. *The patient is able to move head through a full range of motion without complaint of discomfort or noticeable limitation.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the neck is symmetric with head centered and without bulging masses. Normal with the age of the patient. P:presence of masses and tenderness
>no masses >no tenderness >symmetrical
*smooth, non-tender, small cervical odes may be palpable. According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the neck is normally smooth without edema and lesions. Normal with the age of the patient. Lymph nodes P: enlargement
>no lymph nodes palpated >no enlargement
*normally, lymph nodes should not be palpable in the health adult patient.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that no swelling, no tenderness, no hardness is present. Normal with the age of the patient. Trachea P: lateral deviation
>midline
*Trachea is midline
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3th edition that trachea is pulled to one side in case of a tumor. Normal with the age of the patient. Thyroid Gland I: symmetry and visible masses, rise during swallowing
>no visible masses >smooth >enlargement
*thyroid tissue moves up with swallowing but often the movement is so small it is not visible on inspection.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3th edition that landmarks deviate from midline or are obscured because of masses or abnormal growth are indicate as a abnormal finding. A: bruit
>no bruits auscultated
*no bruit are auscultated
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3th edition that no bruit finding is a normal with the age of the patient. THORAX AND LUNGS Posterior Thorax I: shape & symmetry from posterior- lateral views; spinal alignment for deformities
*anteroposterior to transverse diameter in ratio 1.2; chest symmetric; spine column vertically aligned. *No patches, no abnormal inspiratory retraction of interspaces. According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the findings is Normal with the age of the patient
>no tenderness >no abnormal movement > Bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus > intact >uniform temperature *The chest wall intact; uniform temperature. *Full and symmetric chest expansion. *Bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus. *Fermitus is heard most clearly at the apex of the lungs. According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that Posterior thorax is free from tenderness, lesions and pulsations. Normal with the age of the patient Pe: for symmetry of resonance; diaphragmatic excursion
>resonant sound >symmetry
*normal lung tissue- resonant sound, rib flat sound except over scapula. *And the lowest point of resonance is at the diaphragm.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that air-filled lungs create a resonant sound. Normal with the age of the patient A: breath sounds
>vesticular and bronchovesticular are the breath sounds noted.
*excursion is bilaterally in women *Diaphragm is usually slight higher on the right side. *Vesicular and bronchovesticular breathe sound.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the finding in breath sound is Normal with the age of the patient. Anterior Thorax I: breathing pattern, coastal and costoverterbral angle
> Symmetrical movement of the chest >effortless respiration >smooth
*Breathing pattern should be smooth. *Normal rate of breathing in adult is 46/16 per min. *Red patches present, ribs sloping downward with symmetric interspaces.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that quite, rhythmic, and effortless respiration. Normal with the age of the patient. Pa: respiratory excursion, tactile fremitus
*it should be full symmetric excursion; thumbs normally separate to 3-5 cm. equal expansion.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that Fremitus is normally decreased over heart and breast tissue. Normal with the age of the patient Pe: symmetry of resonance
>symmetry-resonant sound noted
>symmetry-resonant sound
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that resonant sound is normal finding with the age of the patient A: breath sounds
> generates different sound during inspiration and expiration
*air brushing through the respiratory tract during inspiration expiration generates different breath sounds.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the finding is Normal with the age of the patient HEART I: pericordium for pulsations & lifts or heaves
> Normal respiratory >no tenderness > apical impulses
*apical impulses may or may not be visible, it be would in mitral area.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that no pulsation is palpated, it is because of social her threats. Normal with the age of the patient A: heart sounds(S1, S2)
>S1 is loud heard at apex while S2 is loader heard at base. >normal heart sound *s1 corresponds with each carotid pulsation and its loudest at apex of the heart. S2 According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing >no heart murmurs heard
immediately follows after s1 and is loudest at base of the heart. S1 and s2 heart sound are normally present. *no heart murmur 3 rd edition that normally that no heart murmur be heard. Normal with the age of the patient Breast I:breast
>The patient refused to inspect her breast. *texture is smooth with no edema. Color varies depending on the clients skin tone. According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that Breast can be a variety of sizes and somewhat round and pendulous. One breast may normally be larger than the other. -Areola
>The patient refused to inspect her areola.
*vary from dark pink to dark brown. *round and may vary in size *Small Montgomery tubercles are present.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that pigmentation on the areola varies to the race and health state condition. -Nipple
>The patient refused to inspect her nipples.
*nearby equal bilaterally in size and are in the same and in the same location on each breast. *no discharges should be present.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that Nipples are usually everted, but they may inverted or flat. Supplementary nipples may appear along the embryonic milk line. P: masses, tenderness, temperature, texture, and elasticity.
>The patient refused to palpate her breast, areola and nipples. *no masses should be palpated. *smooth, firm, elastic tissue. *generalize increase in nodularity and tenderness may be a normal finding associated with the menstrual cycle or hormonal medication. *breast should be According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that no discharge should be present. It should be smooth, firm and elastic. normal body temperature.
Abdomen I: skin integrity, contour & symmetry, hernia, distention (girth), movements associated with respiration, peristalsis & aortic pulsations >Smooth skin Round shape >no lesions >with straight incision *Round shape and smooth with no discharge present. According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the certain finding is abnormal due to CS surgery procedure. Extremities lower I: size, contour, and movements
>no lesions >Symmetric > no involuntary movements. >No edema. >skin color is even.
*equal in size *same contour with prominence of joints. *no involuntary movements. *No edema. *Color is even.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the findings is Normal with the age of the patient. P: temperature, contraction, motion >no masses >no tenderness >equal contracting >warm and even >perform range of motion
*temperature is warm and even *has equal contraction. *can perform complete range of motion.
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that no abnormalities found in palpating the extremities. Normal with the age of the patient MUSCULOSKELETAL INSPECTION
*no difficulty in moving -No difficulty in moving According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that the findings are determines that there are no signs of inflammation and disproportion. Normal with the age of the patient. NEUROLOGIC INSPECTION
*the client is not tense and cooperates actively during the examination -cooperative actively
According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that patient
is no neurological problem. Normal with the age of the patient SENSORY FUNCTION INSPECTION
*all extremities can feel and touch
*can distinguish 6 given colors -all extremities can feel and touch
-can distinguish 6 given colors According to Webber & Kelley Health Assessment in Nursing 3 rd edition that it is normal with the age of the patient.
ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA:
Client J.F HEIGHT(cm) WEIGHT(kg) BMI WHO Classification ASIA- PACIFIC Classification Pre- pregnant state 160.02 54.2 20.77 Normal Normal Pregnant State: First Trimester 160.02 55.3 21.9 Normal Normal Second Trimester 160.02 57.6 22.07 Normal Normal Third Trimester 160.02 59.0 22.61 Normal Normal Post Partum 160.02 54.5 21.28 Normal Normal
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