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First body system of the PE
General appearance
3 Elements of general appearance
- BCS
- Hydration status
- Symmetry
When evaluating symmetry during general appearance of a PE, what 4 things are you looking for
- Obvious lesions or masses
- Muscle symmetry
- Posture symmetry
- Gait
Which body system do you evaluate after general appearance
Integument
4 elements of integument evaluation during a PE
- Hair coat
- Skin
- Special areas
- Ectoparasites
When evaluating hair coat during the integument portion of the PE, what 3 things are you looking for
- Condition
- Appearance
- Texture
When evaluating skin during the integument portion of the PE, what 3 things are you looking for
- Lesions
- Masses
- Discoloration
When evaluating special areas during the integument portion of the PE, what 4 things are you looking at
- Paw pads
- Nails
- Nose
- Intertriginous areas
When evaluating integument, what do you evaluate after hair coat, skin, and special areas
Ectoparasites
Which body system do you evaluate after general appearance and integument?
Respiratory