(Solved): write about -HEAD, FACE, AND NECK I. Physical Examination A. Inspect and palpate the skull. General ...

I. Physical Examination A. Inspect and palpate the skull. General size and contour Deformities, lumps, tenderness Temporal artery Temporomandibular joint B. Inspect the face. Facial expression Symmetry of structures Involuntary movements Edema Masses or lesions Color and texture of skin C. Inspect the neck. Symmetry Range of motion, active Test strength of cervical muscles. Abnormal pulsations Enlargement of thyroid Enlargement of lymph and salivary glands D. Palpate the lymph nodes. Exact location Size and shape Presence or absence of tenderness Freely movable, adherent to deeper structures, or matted together Presence of surrounding inflammation Texture (hard, soft, firm) E. Palpate the trachea. F. Palpate the thyroid gland. G. Auscultate the thyroid gland (if enlarged). Summarize your findings using the SOAP format. Subjective (reason for seeking care, health history) Objective (physical examination findings) Assessment (assessment of health state or problem, diagnosis) Plan (diagnostic evaluation, follow-up care, patient teaching)