Which of These Statements Is True Regarding the Complete Physical

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true regarding the complete physical assessment?

• A) The male genitalia should be examined in the supine position.
• B) The patient should be in the sitting position for examination of the head and neck.
• C) The vital signs, height, and weight should be obtained at the end of the examination.
• D) To promote consistency between patients, the examiner should not vary the order of the assessment.

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