Obtaining a History and Physical Exam for Nurses

Course overview

The comprehensive nursing history and physical is the first step and the foundation of the nursing process. The collection of data helps you find the individuals needs, strengths, risk factors, and limitations. This will help in developing an individualized, person-centered plan of care. In this course, you will learn the basic principles and guidelines for completing the comprehensive health history and physical exam. In addition, you will learn about the other types of screenings you may need to perform for a thorough picture of the individual.