Nursing Students: Master the Head-to-Toe Assessment with this Demo

Head-to-toe assessment covers common findings in eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

Eyes: Cloudy eye in elderly, blue halo for cataracts, metal prongs after cataract surgery, jaundice in liver disease.

Ears: Redness in ear canal.

👂 Miner's disease is a condition characterized by fluid inside the ears, causing balance issues.

👅 A physical examination of the throat and mouth can reveal strep throat, inflamed uvula, and oral health issues like gingivitis and oral thrush.

👃 The nose may exhibit crusties and dry mucous membranes, especially in patients on long-term oxygen therapy.

👅 Red and beefy tongue indicates pernicious anemia (B12 deficiency).

🩺 Assess for jugular vein distension (JVD) in patients with fluid volume overload (heart failure exacerbation).

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