A nurse is conducting a physical assessment in a clinic with a partly undressed patient. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Offer the patient a small pillow for under his/her head.
b. Provide a method for ensuring the patient stays warm.
c. Raise the head of the bed to about 30 degrees.
d. Ensure there is enough lighting for an adequate examination.
ANS: B
The important fact in this question is that the patient is partly undressed and the nurse provides a means to keep the patient warm. All answers are appropriate for any examination, but keeping the patient warm is specific to this situation.
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