Subjective DataHealth History Questions

Assessment Of The Pediatric Client Mr. Zafar Iqbal Lecturer (BSN,MPH,MSN*)

INS-KMU

Outline •Structure and Function •Subjective Data—Health History Questions •Objective Data—The PhysicalExam •AbnormalFindings

Anatomic and physiologic characteristics of infants andchildren •Children and infants are not only smaller thanadults, but also significantly differentphysiologically.•Knowledge of pediatric anatomic and physiologic differences will aid in recognizing normal variations found during the physical examination.•It also assists with understanding the different physiologic responses children have to illnessand injury.