Preoperative assessment of the infant, child, and adolescent.
The preoperative nursing assessment is a valuable tool for perioperative nurses. This article describes the pediatric history, approach to pediatric physical examination, methods of examination, and a system-by-system review of important considerations for the pediatric patient.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*