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How medical examination body position benefits patient and nurse?
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∙ 8y ago
Using a body position appropriate to to the medical exam allows the patient to maintain as much privacy as possible, and allows both nurse and patient to maximize comfort and ergonomic safety.
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It is called the lithotomy position
How a doctor can check his patient's temperature during a medical examination?
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This position is usually used for pelvic examinations and examinations involving OB-gyne cases.
What contains the physician's findings based on an examination of the patient?
The physician's findings based on an examination of the patient are typically documented in the medical record. This documentation includes details on the patient's symptoms, physical examination findings, diagnostic test results, and the physician's assessment and plan for treatment. The findings are used to guide further care and decision-making for the patient.
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