Health Assessment: A Nursing ApproachLippincott, 1990 - 600 pages |
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... Movements . Joints vary in the types of movement they can accommodate . During physical ex- amination , joint movement or range of motion is evalu- ated for a particular joint : · • • · Abduction : Movement away from the midline of the ...
... Movements . Joints vary in the types of movement they can accommodate . During physical ex- amination , joint movement or range of motion is evalu- ated for a particular joint : · • • · Abduction : Movement away from the midline of the ...
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... movement . Muscle Action . In response to neurological stimu- lus , the muscle shortens in length , or contracts . As the muscle relaxes , it elongates . Movement is based on bone movements created by muscle contraction across a joint ...
... movement . Muscle Action . In response to neurological stimu- lus , the muscle shortens in length , or contracts . As the muscle relaxes , it elongates . Movement is based on bone movements created by muscle contraction across a joint ...
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... movement . Joint movements are described by range measured in degrees of a circle and by type of movement . When the range of movement is stated in degrees , the neutral joint position is 0 degrees . An example of range of motion ...
... movement . Joint movements are described by range measured in degrees of a circle and by type of movement . When the range of movement is stated in degrees , the neutral joint position is 0 degrees . An example of range of motion ...
Contents
OVERVIEW OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 1 |
The Health Assessment Interview | 11 |
Physical Examination Techniques | 19 |
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