The nurse is reviewing a client's health history and physical examination. Which of the following would the nurse identify as subjective data? Select all that apply
A) "I feel so tired sometimes"
B) Weight—145 lb
C) Lungs clear to auscultation
D) Client complains of a headache
E) "My father died of a heart attack"
F) Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light
A, D, E
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Some pregnant patients may complain of changes in their voice and impaired hearing. The nurse can tell these patients that these are common reactions to:
a. A decreased estrogen level. b. Displacement of the diaphragm, resulting in thoracic breathing. c. Congestion and swelling, which occur because the upper respiratory tract has be-come more vascular. d. Increased blood volume.
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A. Imposing nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status for 4 hours B. Asking the client to sign an informed consent form C. Asking the client about a history of allergy to iodine or shellfish D. Telling the client that the procedure is painless and takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete