Physical examination and health assessment – FNP paper2

The nurse practitioner student will begin objective data collection through examination of the skin, hair and nails. Objective data is information that the provider gathers through inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The skin is the largest organ system in the body. Some changes in other organ systems can be manifested through changes in the skin. Utilizing either the Higgins article, consider the differential diagnosis for a client presenting with a mass. Describe some of the skin conditions affecting the elderly population, or benign skin lesions that can potentially be seen in the primary care setting. Instructions: Use 12 font Times New Roman in your written communication Cite references as per APA style