Physical Examination and Health AssessmentThis volume is geared toward BSN nursing students and practising nurses, and provides the information necessary to carry out holistic health assessment across the lifespan. |
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... muscle circumference and arm muscle area . Mid - upper arm muscle circumference ( MAMC ) estimates skeletal muscle reserves or the amount of lean body mass and is derived from the TSF and MAC measures using the following formula : where ...
... muscle circumference and arm muscle area . Mid - upper arm muscle circumference ( MAMC ) estimates skeletal muscle reserves or the amount of lean body mass and is derived from the TSF and MAC measures using the following formula : where ...
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... muscle . The external jugular vein runs diagonally across the sternomastoid muscle . ( Assessment of the neck vessels is discussed in Chapter 17. ) The major neck muscles are the sternomastoid and the trapezius ( Fig . 11-4 ) ; they are ...
... muscle . The external jugular vein runs diagonally across the sternomastoid muscle . ( Assessment of the neck vessels is discussed in Chapter 17. ) The major neck muscles are the sternomastoid and the trapezius ( Fig . 11-4 ) ; they are ...
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... Muscles . • Any problems in the muscles , such as any pain or cramping ? Which muscles ? • If in calf muscles : Is the pain with walking ? Does it go away with rest ? • Are your muscle aches associated with : fever , chills , the " flu ...
... Muscles . • Any problems in the muscles , such as any pain or cramping ? Which muscles ? • If in calf muscles : Is the pain with walking ? Does it go away with rest ? • Are your muscle aches associated with : fever , chills , the " flu ...
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