A nurse is preparing to conduct a basic physical assessment of a client who has just been admitted to the unit. What equipment will the nurse require in order to perform this assessment?
A) Pen light or flashlight
B) Doppler ultrasound
C) Bladder scanner
D) Syringe
A
Feedback:
A penlight or flashlight is necessary to gauge pupillary response and to visualize the client's mouth. Doppler ultrasound, a bladder scanner and a syringe are not necessary in order to perform a basic physical assessment.
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