General Inspection
General inspection begins the moment you do this with a client
What is first meet or first see the client
A nurse notices a client's posture, hygiene, and emotional state
What are general observations
Noting if the client is alert, oriented, and responding appropriately are all part of this type of data
What is level of consciousness or mental status
When the nurse observes the client's skin color, movement, and body symmetry, they are using this assessment technique
What is inspection
When the nurse observes if the client appears their stated age, is well-nourished, and has an appropriate affect, this is part of what assessment
What is general inspection