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43.2.3.2 Physical
A complete physical examination is required at each visit, with infants totally unclothed and older clients undressed and suitably draped. The physical examination must include assessment of the following systems:
• Skin.
•Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT).
•Dental.
•Heart.
•Chest/lungs (includes breast exam for females past menarche).
•Abdomen (including hernia).
•Skeletal.
•Neurological (includes evaluation of cerebral, cranial nerve, and cerebellar functions; motor and sensory systems; and reflexes).
•Genitalia (includes observation for appropriate sexual development and testicular exam for adolescent males).
The unclothed physical examination must be completed by one of the following:
•A physician.
•An NP as described in "Provider Enrollment" .
•A PA.
•An RN as stated in "Additional Education Requirements for Registered Nurses (RNs)" .
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