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                       4.  Giving the results of a physical examination

                                      ears    are OK.
                                      eyes    are all right.

                           1. Your    lungs  are clear.
                                      nose    is good.


                                 You are not pale.

                           2.
                                 I did not find any enlargement or nodule on your throat.


                                        heart rate             90

                           3. Your                        is         per minute.
                                        respiration rate       15



                   Tips on physical examination
                   Ask the patient for permission prior to touching him/her;

                   Tell the patient what you plan to do;
                   Explain your physical examination findings. (from OSCE CSA, p.35)





                   D. Exercises

                          Number each word in the order it is read to you.

                         Words                             Order
                         a. examine

                         b. head, ear, eye, nose and throat
                         c. instrument

                         d. undressed
                         e. palpate
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