Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills

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skill 2-4 Assessing the head and neck (continued)

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34. Inspect and palpate the supraclavicular area. 35. Inspect the patient’s ability to move the neck. Ask the patient to touch their chin to their chest and to each shoulder, each ear to the corresponding shoulder and then tip the head back as far as possible. 36. Assist the patient to a position of comfort. 37. Remove used PPE/equipment and dispose of them in the appropriate receptacle. 38. Perform hand hygiene. 39. Document your assessment findings on the patient’s chart. Report any abnormal results to a senior nurse, medical officer or endorsed nurse practitioner immediately.

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