Case Study

Mr. Gonzales has been admitted to an acute care facility. He is complaining of acute abdominal pain. Mr. Gonzales is a Hispanic male approximately 45 years old. He is 5ft8 in tall and weighs 180lb. His vital signs are T98.4F, P 84, R 16, B/P 150/90 and Oxygen sat 97%. He is alert and oriented to person, place, and time.

1. What are four goals of data gathering and physical assessment?
2. List the five techniques the healthcare examiner will use when assessing Mr. Gonzales.
3. When you, the nurse, assess Mr. Gonzales' abdomen you must remember to do the techniques referred to in the previous question in a specific order. Discuss the order and the rationale behind it.