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Structure of arteries and veins. Note the relative thickness of the arterial wall.
Diagram of usual pulse.
Systemic circulation. A, Arteries.
B, Veins.
Inspection
Inspection
Inspection of jugular venous pressure.
Expected venous pulsations.
Palpation
Palpation
Palpation of arterial pulses
Palpation of arterial pulses
A, Carotid.
B, Brachial.
C, Radial.
D, Femoral.
E, Popliteal.
F, Dorsalis pedis.
G, Posterior tibial.
Auscultation
Auscultation
Auscultation for bruits in the carotid artery.
Pulse abnormalities.
Peripheral Veins
Peripheral Veins
Measuring jugular venous pressure.
Assessing for pitting edema.
Evaluation of hand veins. A, Engorged veins in dependent hand.
B, Collapsed veins in elevated hand.
Abnormalities
Abnormalities
Documentation
Documentation
After you practice performing physical assessment skills, record your findings in this document.
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