Physical assessment is the baseline of everything we do in nursing and is the first step in the nursing process.This video explains the differences and similarities between a headtotoe and a focused assessment. It emphasizes the importance of following a methodical approach and focusing on the affected body system to determine a baseline and any interventions needed to proceed with nursing care.

You may also find these other videos on my channel Nursing School Explained helpful:

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PLAYLIST:
Headtotoe vs. Focused Assessment:
   • HeadToToe vs. Focused Physical Asse...  

Focused Respiratory Assessment:
   • Focused Respiratory Physical Assessme...  

Tactile Fremitus, Egophony, Bronchophony & Whispered Pectoriloquy:
   • Tactile Fremitus, Bronchophony, Egoph...  

Focused Cardiovascular Assessment:
   • Focused Cardiovascular Physical Asses...  

Focused Abdominal Assessment:
   • Focused Abdominal Physical Assessment...  

Focused Neurologic Assessment:
   • Focused Neurologic Physical Assessmen...  

Cranial Nerve Assessment:
   • Cranial Nerve Assessment  

Focused Musculoskeletal Assessment:
   • Focused Musculoskeletal Assessment He...  

CLINICAL SKILLS:
Donning Sterile Gloves:
   • Donning Sterile Gloves  

Catheterization of a male patient:
   • Catheterization of a Male Patient  

Catheterization of a female patient:
   • Catheterization of a Female Patient  

Sterile Dressing Change:
   • Sterile Dressing Change  

Removal of an Indwelling Urinary Catheter:
   • Removal of an Indwelling Catheter  

Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion:
   • Nasogastric NG Tube Insertion  

Application of Steri Strips:
   • Application of Steri Strips  

How to correctly measure Blood Pressure:
   • How to correctly measure Blood Pressure  

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