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Head and Neck Assessment in Older Adults by Jayne Venturanza is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The nurse is assessing a 62-year-old Caucasian client experiencing severe headaches for months. The client works 30 hours a week as an auditor and is a graduate student completing her thesis. She believes the headaches are caused by extended time on the computer. The client does not take any medication for pain relief. During the physical assessment, the nurse should inspect the head and neck, palpate for tenderness, and auscultate carotid pulses. Changes expected in an older client include more prominent f
- Author
- Jayne Venturanza
- Language
- EN