When determining whether a patient is sick, your MOST effective tool is often:
A) a quick visual assessment.
B) the patient's chief complaint.
C) past medical history findings.
D) the patient's baseline vital signs.
Answer: A) a quick visual assessment.
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A. Encounters B. Orders/Referrals C. History D. Results
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following describes the spleen?
A. It is located in the thorax, above the heart. B. It removes aged RBCs from circulation. C. It decreases in size as a person ages. D. It produces T-lymphocytes. E. It produces thymosin.
You are about to start a patient on a new regimen of therapy. The patient is irritable, has difficulty focusing, and exhibits mild trembling of his hands. You should:
A. request that the physician discontinue the therapy B. postpone therapy until the patient's anxiety is resolved C. request that the nurse be present during the therapy D. proceed as quickly as possible with the therapy