Which statement best reflects the nurse's assessment of the fifth vital sign:
a) Do you have any complaints
b) Are you experiencing any discomfort right now
Ans: b) Are you experiencing any discomfort right now
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While planning care for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the nurse encourages the mother to share the child's behavior with the teachers at the child's school. Which statement would the nurse include in the teaching session with the parent?
A) "The teacher should know that your child may experience depression that results from feelings of inadequacy." B) "The teacher should know that your child may experience an episode of self-mutilation." C) "The teacher should know that your child will have a tendency to be hypoactive." D) "The teacher should know that your child will be very flexible and will have the ability to contribute to his or her learning."
A patient with a severe stomachache visits the health care facility. A parasitic infection is suspected. The nurse would expect to collect which of the following specimens?
A) Stool B) Blood C) Urine D) Saliva
Every time the right arm is raised, a patient reports to the nurse that pain is triggered in the right shoulder. How should the nurse document this description?
a. Referred pain b. Aggravating factor c. Alleviating factor d. Past experience with the pain
You are doing preadmission assessments on patients scheduled for surgery. What is one purpose of a preadmission assessment?
A) Verifies completion of preoperative diagnostic testing B) Discusses and reviews patient's spiritual beliefs C) Initiates appropriate medications D) Informs patient of need for postoperative transportation