The focus of this program is three specialized structures of the face and head ¨C the eyes, ears and nose. Each of these is discussed individually and demonstrations of both the subjective and objective assessment of these sensory organs is provided.
This program provides an overview of the patient assessment process, and how it correlates with quality patient care.
After viewing this program, the learner should be able to:
~ Describe the anatomy and physiology of the components of the eyes, ears, and nose
~ Describe both subjective and objective data to obtain in the assessment of the eyes, ears, and nose
~ Describe specific abnormalities that should be observed for during an assessment of the eyes, ears, and nose
~ List key questions to ask when taking the patient's history
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