assessing patient health

What are the Components of a Health Assessment?

A comprehensive health assessment generally includes:
Patient History : Gathering information about past medical history, family history, and lifestyle habits.
Physical Examination : Inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating the body.
Vital Signs : Measuring temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Psychosocial Assessment : Evaluating mental health, social relationships, and emotional well-being.
Functional Assessment : Assessing the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).

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