Which of the following statements regarding your general survey of the patient is correct?
A) Little information can be gained from the patient without a hands-on assessment.
B) It is not uncommon for patients in severe pain to present with a quiet and still affect.
C) The environment in which the patient is found is more significant than his or her appearance.
D) The general patient survey begins as you perform the initial assessment of the patient.
Answer: B) It is not uncommon for patients in severe pain to present with a quiet and still affect.
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