hormonally stimulated RECTUM check for patency (evidence of stooling) check for fissures (may see bloody stools) check for placement (may be anterior) HERNIAS check inguinal regions diastasis recti (midline weakness of the abdominal musculature) is common and may simulate a ventral hernia inspect and palpate for deformity, deviation inspect for dermal sinus tracts may be anywhere along the midline from the nose, over the skull and down the spine to the sacrum any dimple should be carefully examined to be sure that the bottom of the pit is visible (traction on the skin helps exam) any discoloration or hairy lesion should be evaluated CLAVICLES inspect for asymmetry palpate for fractures (common trauma) EXTREMITIES inspect for deformities - fetal position may cause some
hormonally stimulated RECTUM check for patency (evidence of stooling) check for fissures (may see bloody stools) check for placement (may be anterior) HERNIAS check inguinal regions diastasis recti (midline weakness of the abdominal musculature) is common and may simulate a ventral hernia inspect and palpate for deformity, deviation inspect for dermal sinus tracts may be anywhere along the midline from the nose, over the skull and down the spine to the sacrum any dimple should be carefully examined to be sure that the bottom of the pit is visible (traction on the skin helps exam) any discoloration or hairy lesion should be evaluated CLAVICLES inspect for asymmetry palpate for fractures (common trauma) EXTREMITIES inspect for deformities - fetal position may cause some
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