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Jennifer Parker: Physical Examination

PE reveals a thin woman lying on her side in a fetal position.

Vital signs

Temp 99 degrees; pulse 130; R 20; BP 100/82.

HEENT

Normal with dry mucosa.

Lymph nodes

No lymph nodes palpable.

Chest

Clear.

Heart

RRR 2/6 SEM; no rub or gallop.

Abdomen

Scaphoid with diffuse tenderness to light palpation esp in midepigastrium; voluntary guarding in all quadrants; no rebound; no organomegaly or palpable masses; BS absent.

Pelvic

Normal with normal rectum. Stool trace heme positive.

Skin

Warm, dry without lesions

Neurological exam

Nonfocal.


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