Complete the focused exam: Abnormal Pain on Esther Park before completing the discussion question. Base your response to the discussion questions on the findings in the Shadow Health assessments.
After completing the assessments, discuss the priority questions and assessments you performed for Esther’s abdominal pain. Detail the differences in your approach to the abdominal assessment and questioning with Tina and Esther. Discuss any abnormal findings and follow up you identified. Support your discussion and opinions with facts, relevant examples from personal nursing practice, and at least two citations from the reading or peer-reviewed professional nursing literature. Remember to use APA 6th edition formatting for all discussion posts and reference citations.
The abdomen contains organs central to digestion, elimination and reproduction. Thorough and careful assessment can provide vital information about the overall homeostasis of the body and alert us to alterations that may be present.
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the assessment of the GI system.
Describe the assessment of the female GU system and the pregnant female.
Describe the health assessment of male genitalia, anus, rectum and prostate.
Document findings in a professional manner.
