After teaching a group of students about documenting the nursing history and physical examination, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students refer to this information as which of the following?
A) Subjective data and objective data
B) Interpretation and inference
C) Observation and inspection
D) Data and results
A
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A patient who recently underwent carotid endarterectomy is exhibiting signs of stroke. Which intervention or interventions should the nurse take to assess this patient's neurological function? Select all that apply
A) Measure chest tube output. B) Assess eye movement. C) Monitor level of consciousness. D) Assess urine output.
A group of residents in a skilled nursing facility are sitting outside in the garden enjoying a hot summer day. What primary concern does the nurse recognize for these residents?
A) Lack of thirst perception B) Lack of energy and related depression C) Lack of motivation to get out of the sun D) Effects of certain medications on body temperature
As part of a newly admitted patient's admission assessment, the nurse is questioning the patient about risk factors for liver disease. Which of the following questions most directly addresses these risk factors?
A) "How much alcohol do you typically drink?" B) "Do you know if your immunizations are up to date?" C) "What do you do for a living?" D) "Do you have any chronic illnesses that your care team is not aware of?"
A newborn is scheduled for casting to correct a talipes disorder. You would advise her parents that the cast will extend
A) to the calf. B) above the knee. C) to the hip. D) to the waist.