A client has been receiving a new medication to address specific symptoms. The nurse will perform a physical examination to determine
1. the progress of the client's health problem.
2. the physiological impact of the prescribed medication.
3. baseline data.
4. data to support nursing diagnoses.
5. areas for health promotion.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale: The nurse will perform a physical examination on a client to determine the progress of the client's health problem.
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