Physical Assessment Guide to Collect Objective Client Data Questions Overall Impression of the Client 1. Observe

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Physical Assessment Guide to Collect Objective Client Data
Questions
Overall Impression of the Client
1. Observe physical
development (appears to be chronologic age) and sexual development
(appropriate for gender and age).
2. Observe skin (generalized
color, color variation, and condition).
3. Observe dress (occasion and
weather appropriate).
4. Observe hygiene
(cleanliness, odor, grooming).
5. Observe posture (erect and
comfortable) and gait (rhythmic and coordinated).
6. Observe body build (muscle
mass and fat distribution).
7. Observe consciousness level
(alertness, orientation, appropriateness).
8. Observe comfort
level.
9. Observe behavior (body
movements, affect, cooperativeness, purposefulness, and
appropriateness).
10. Observe facial expression
(culture-appropriate eye contact and facial expression).
11. Observe speech (pattern
and style).