Appearance
August 24th, 2017
Overview
The patient's general appearance is an indicator of self-care, lifestyle and daily living skills.
Look For
- The patient's clothing
- Grooming
- Distinctive features
- Hygiene
Interpretation
- Poor self-care may indicate decompensation in patients with mental illness.
- Bizarre, eccentric clothing may be an indicator of schizophrenia or acute mania.
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