Physical Appearance/Hygiene:
a. General appearance:
b. Gender
c. Apparent age
d. Ethnic group
e. Appears overall healthy
f. Well-groomed or disheveled (Note the general color of skin and
hygiene)
28 year old Cauc
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Physical Appearance/Hygiene:
a. General appearance:
b. Gender
c. Apparent age
d. Ethnic group
e. Appears overall healthy
f. Well-groomed or disheveled (Note the general color of skin and
hygiene)
28 year old Caucasian male appears to be well-nourished with an athletic build. He
is well-kept and dressed appropriately for the setting and outdoor temperatures.
Does not present any concerns of pain or discomfort. Hands and nails appear
stained with a cut on the right thumb, possibly due to his occupation as an auto
mechanic. Skin is warm to the touch, with no discolorations or bruising.
2. Body Structure and Movement (Observe general stature):
a. Height appropriate for apparent age
b. Appears well nourished
c. Weight suitable for the height
d. Position or posture (comfortable and relaxed)
e. Obvious deformities
f. Walks with ease
g. Gait balanced and smooth
h. Limitations to range of motion
i. Involuntary movements
j. Using assistive devices
Client is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 188 pounds. He seems comfortable and
relaxed with an erect posture in his recliner and displays no involuntary movements.
He shows no signs of obvious deformities and walks with ease upon greeting me.
Client doesn’t utilize any assistive devices and doesn’t have any concerns regarding
range of motion. Facial features are symmetrical with no apparent involuntary
movements or facial twitching.
3. Emotional/Mental Status and Behavior:
Level of alertness
Appear well rested or tired
Converse appropriately
Behavior appropriate for the situation
Dress suitable for the weather
He is oriented to person, place, and time. Client’s recent and remote memory are
intact. He is able to recall who was president in the year 2000 and is able to recite
who the two presidential candidates currently are. He is able to maintain eye
contact while conversing. Client appears well rested and alert. He is able to
converse fluently without speech complications.
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4. Document observations with detailed responses in a narrative format. For
example, if a client appears tired provide a description adequate for the
reader to visualize the client, “Client is alert and appears tired, slumped in a
chair with eyes half closed.”
“Client is in an upright posture in his recliner, appears alert and well-rested with
eyes open while watching tv. He’s dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. He shaves his head
due to male patterned baldness.”
5. Describe two actual or potential risk factors for the client based on the
assessment findings with description or reason for selection of them.
An actual risk is that the cut on his right thumb could be infected. It appears red
and swollen. Client states the wound doesn’t cause him pain. A potential risk is if
client isn’t seen by a practitioner regarding the wound on his right thumb, the
infection could potentially reach the blood stream and cause sepsis. He doesn’t
present with any other abnormalities or causes for concern.
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