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Patient R. shows a normal head and neck examination with no visible thyroid or palpable lymph nodes. Eye inspection reveals tired appearance but normal pupil response and eye structure. Oral examination indicates cracked, discolored lips and dry mucosa, with a foul odor from the uvula.

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Inspection

Patient R. shows a normal head and neck examination with no visible thyroid or palpable lymph nodes. Eye inspection reveals tired appearance but normal pupil response and eye structure. Oral examination indicates cracked, discolored lips and dry mucosa, with a foul odor from the uvula.

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Inspection:

Patient R.’s head appears to be rounded, normocephalic and


symmetrical.

Neck muscles are equal in size, showing coordinated, and smooth


head movement with no discomfort.

Trachea of the patient is placed in the midline of the neck.

The thyroid gland is not visible during inspection, and glands ascend
during swallowing but are not visible.

Palpitation:

There are no nodules or masses and depressions when palpated.

Lymph Nodes are not palpable.

No nodule or abnormally during palpation.

Inspection:

Patient R.’s eyes look tired and dull. The patient’s bulbar conjunctiva
appeared transparent with few capillaries evident, sclera is white, and
palpebral conjunctiva appears shiny, smooth and pink.

No secretions and edema or tearing of the lacrimal gland. The cornea


of the eye is transparent, smooth and shiny. Iris is visible; flat and
round, there is blinking when the cornea is touched.

Pupils of the eyes are black and equal in size; constrict when looking
at a near object and dilate at far object; converge when the object is
moved towards the nose.

PERRLA, illuminated and non-illuminated pupils constrict. Can see


objects in the periphery when looking straight ahead, and both eyes
coordinately moved in unison with parallel alignment. 

Inspection:

Patient R.’s auricles are symmetrical and have the same color as her
facial skin; aligned with the outer canthus of the eye.

Palpitation:
Mobile, firm and not tender. Pinna recoils when folded, and Patient R
can hear ticking in both ears (Watch tick test).

Inspection:

Patient R.’s lips appear to have discoloration and hyperpigmentation,


symmetric and have apparent lines due to cracked and dry lips, there
is a yellow tinge of discoloration of the gums and enamels, no
retraction of gums.

Buccal mucosa appeared pale with minimal discoloration; the buccal


mucosa dry due to cotton mouth or dry mouth.

Tongue is centrally positioned; cracked with minimal yellow


discoloration, dry and slightly rough; presence of yellowish coating.
Smooth palates are pale and dry while the hard palate has a more
irregular texture, uvula is positioned in the midline of the soft palate
and has foul odor.

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