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In medicine,
inspection (Latin word "Inspectio" or the act of
beholding) is the thorough and unhurried visualization of the
client. This requires the use of the naked eye.
During inspection,
the examiner observes:
External signs:
- Body features and
symmetry appearance
- Nutritional state
or weight
- Skin color
- Frequency and
volume of breaths during respiration
- Movement of the
abdomen and each side of the chest during respiration
- Hair distribution
- divercation of
recti muscle
- umbilicus
(site-shape-color-infiltration)
- Gait and manner of
speaking
Gross Deviation:
- Abnormal contour
- Scars and striae
- Visible masses
- Discoloration
- Swelling
- Tremor
In medical practice,
inspection is however not limited to visual information alone.
Inspection also involves:
- Listening to any
sounds emanating from the client
- Odors that may be
present
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