When conducting a physical assessment, what should the nurse assess and document about size and shape of body parts?

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When assessing size and shape of body parts, the nurse should assess and document symmetry, comparing bilateral body parts for any asymmetries which may indicate a problem. Actual measurements in centimeters or vital signs of all extremities are not relevant to this particular assessment. Indications of general health status may provide additional information, but it is not specific to the size and shape of body parts.

When Conducting a Physical Assessment, What Should the Nurse Assess