Qx about physical exam - willucky

[ArchivalUser]

Hi, when we are doing physical exam, do we need to explain what we are doing to patient? And what we find? i.e. when we percuss, do we need to say, I am tapping on your chest to see if there is fluid,?, in your chest? After percussion, do we need to say, it is normal, or your lungs are normal.
thanks

[ArchivalUser]

We suppose to tell what we are doing,as I am going to tap your chet,I need to listen to your heart.No need to explain the findings to patient.Time is limited you cant do every thing in 4-5 minites