A postoperative appendectomy patient states his pain is a on a 0-10 scale; (0 = no pain, 10 = severe). This is an example of:
A. subjective data
B. objective data
C. unavailable data
D. unreliable data
A. subjective data
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The nurse is planning patient education on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Which will she include as a risk factor for OSA?
1. Opioid addiction 2. Hypertension 3. Narcolepsy 4. Hypersomnolence
The term "sandwich generation" is used to describe:
1. young adults who tend to eat on the run. 2. middle-aged adults caring for both children and parents. 3. single-parent households. 4. older adults who are in transition from independent to assisted living.
The client has been diagnosed with hypotonic dehydration. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?
A. Flattened hand veins when the hand is positioned above the heart B. Increased urine output, decreased urine specific gravity C. Nonpitting dependent edema D. Poor handgrip strength
The yearly amount an insured person must spend out-of-pocket for health care services before a health insurance policy will begin to pay its share is known as the
a. premium. b. deductible. c. copayment. d. coinsurance.