Physical Exam of the Abdomen | Health Assessment for Nursing Students

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on performing an abdominal assessment for nursing students and healthcare professionals. In this video, we dive into the essential steps and order for assessing the abdomen during a physical examination. We cover the key techniques and skills required to conduct a thorough physical assessment of the abdomen.

From inspection to palpation, we walk you through each step, providing expert tips and highlighting important findings to watch out for. Join us as we unravel the secrets of a successful abdominal assessment.

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Today’s video is all about abdominal physical exams.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Abdominal Physical Exam
0:16 - Mnemonic for Abdominal Exam Order
1:14 - Inspection: Contour and Shape of the Abdomen
3:36 - Symmetry and Skin Assessment
5:06 - Auscultation: Listening to Bowel Sounds
7:00 - Normal vs. Abnormal Bowel Sounds
9:00 - Post-Surgical Bowel Sound Assessment
10:52 - Borborygmi and Ileus
12:10 - Auscultation of the Abdominal Aorta
13:01 - Percussion Techniques
16:07 - Palpation: Light and Deep Techniques
18:52 - Liver Palpation Techniques

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