Did You Know? What DOTS mean?
Oct.26, 2008 in
Did You Know?
DOTS: Its part of performing a physical assessment. It’s best completed by observing and touching your patient from head to toe. Here is what the acronym means:
Deformities – differences in the natural body
Open injuries – indicated by visible blood
Tenderness – to gentle touch
Swelling – of the tissue around an affected area.
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