A nurse performing a physical assessment of a client gathers both subjective and objective data. Which finding would the nurse document as subjective data?
A. The client appears anxious.
B. Blood pressure is 170/80 mm Hg.
C. The client states that he has a rash.
D. The client has diminished reflexes in the legs.
Ans: C. The client states that he has a rash.
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A) Pain is a normal part of being old. B) The pain is phantom pain, and nothing else can be done. C) The patient's complaint does not fall into the true definition of pain. D) The patient's team needs to explore all possible valid reasons for her mother's pain, including physical causes.
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The nurse is aware of the benefits of good nursing care for this client, which includes (select all that apply):
A) attention to pain and symptom control. B) preparation of the patient and family for death. C) relief of psychosocial distress. D) clarification and communication of goals of treatment. E) Coordinated care with other healthcare providers
Which postoperative sign should a nurse report immediately when caring for a patient with an endarterectomy with a synthetic graft?
a. Headache b. Fever c. Edema d. Pain
A couple who both have a positive family history of sickle cell anemia are concerned about the potential of having a child with sickle cell disease. Which statement indicates that the couple wishes to participate in primary prevention?
1. "We need to both be treated for sickle cell anemia before we can have a baby." 2. "We will have blood tests to determine if we are carriers." 3. "We need to see a genetics counselor to discuss the potential for having a child with sickle cell disease." 4. "Neither one of us has sickle cell disease, so any baby we have will be safe from the disease as well."