•Head and Neck
• . Skin
• a. Inspect the skin for presence
of abnormalities (lesions,
rashes, scars, dryness, bruises ). Note the color of the skin. Observe for cyanosis or flushing.
• b. Feel for temperature (warm,
cold, moist). Note for skin
turgor- ability to return after being pinched up. Presence of edema (pitting/non-pitting)
• . Eye
• Observe the patient for ptosis,
exopthalmos, lesions,
deformities or asymmetry. Inspect the eyes and observe for pupillary response. Touch the cornea with a
soft small wad of cotton; the
patient should blink.