Monday, August 25, 2008

Abdomen

Now I want to examine your belly, can you please lie down? let me help you, let me extend the leg support for you!

May I uncover your belly?

Now I am looking for any visible changes. It looks good! (inspection)

Let me listen to you bowel sounds.

Now I am going to press on your belly, first lightly and then deeply let me know if it hurts.

Now I am looking for your liver, now your spleen.

Now I am going to tap on your belly for any excessive air or fluids, let me know if it hurts
(percussion)
I am done, let me cover you, I would also like to examine your rectal and genital areas later with your special permission

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