🩺 Mastering Physical Assessments 🩺⁠ ⁠ As a nursing student, knowing the right order for physical assessment techniques is key! Here’s a quick breakdown:⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Inspection 👀: Observe first! Take note of everything from skin condition to overall demeanor.⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ Palpation ✋🏾: Feel for abnormalities like lumps or organ size.⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ Percussion 🥁: Tap and listen to what’s happening beneath the surface.⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ Auscultation 🩺: Finally, listen with your stethoscope to assess those internal sounds.