When performing your nursing assessment, discuss what abnormalities would you expect to find and why.

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When performing a nursing assessment, I would expect to find abnormalities in vital signs such as increased heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. Abnormalities may also be seen in the patient’s weight (either a decrease or an increase). Additionally, I would look for any changes in skin tone or condition (such as rashes or discoloration) and for any evidence of pain during physical examination.

Any psychosocial issues that the patient is experiencing should also be assessed, along with cognitive status and level of consciousness. All these factors can help to provide clues to potential underlying conditions and diseases which may require further investigation. Therefore it is important to perform a comprehensive nursing assessment when assessing patients in order to identify any abnormalities that may exist in order to provide appropriate treatment.