“Mastering the Art of a Holistic Physical Examination: Essential Supplies, Preparations, and Techniques”

Using your textbook and other resources for reference, write a 3-5 page paper covering the following topics on performing a physical examination. The paper should be double spaced with a reference page. No title page is required. Please discuss the following:
1. Complete a short introduction for your paper.
2. List the important supplies and equipment you would need to complete a holistic physical examination. Identify why it is important to identify and locate the supplies and equipment prior to the examination taking place.
3. How should the nurse best prepare the environment and the client for the examination? Why is this important?
4. What precautions should the nurse take to keep themselves and their clients safe?
5. List and define the different physical examination techniques you would use to perform a physical assessment and when it is appropriate to use them.
6. Describe the multiple purposes of the electronic health record (EHR) and techniques to document an assessment in the EHR appropriately.
7. Describe the SBAR technique of communication and why it is important.
8. Conclude by providing a short paragraph of the most important thing you learned by completing this assignment.
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The purpose of this assignment is to ensure you understand how to prepare for a holistic physical examination, gather and properly use supplies and equipment, and understand the various assessment techniques. You will also determine how to properly document your assessment findings in the electronic health record (EHR), and the accepted communication techniques used in the health care environment with the various members of the health care team. This assignment will prove competence in the following modular learning outcome(s)