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when does assessment start
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as soon as you walk in the room
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what observations of the client do you make when you walk in the room (6)
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physical appearance, hygiene, body structure, movement, emotional and mental status, and behavior
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when looking at physical appearance, what are you looking for
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general appearance, age, skin, and hygiene. Does client appear healthy, tremors, facial drooping, does client appear close to stated age
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what would make a client look younger/older than what they actually are
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drugs, alcohol use, excessive sun exposure, chronic disease, and endocrine disorders
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what are you noting about the skin
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color and condition
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what are you looking for in body structure and position
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stature and height appropriate with age, nutritional status, body symmetry (rt & lt. sides are similar), position and posture (slumped, tripod, guarding, etc)
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what are you looking for in body movement
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walks with ease, balances, and smooth gait, symmetric movement of extremities, assistive devices, limitation in range of motion of extremities, guarding from pain with movement, involuntary movements.
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what are you looking for in emotional/mental status
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alertness, facial expressions, tone of voice, and affect, eye contact, converse, facial expressions appropriate, clothing appropriate, behavior
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