While providing care, the nurse stops to assess a new patient problem. What type of assessment is the nurse conducting?
A. Subjective
B. Initial
C. Focused
D. Objective
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
A client has undergone ileostomy surgery. Why should the nurse suggest use of a temporary appliance in the immediate postoperative phase?
A) The size of the stoma changes in the postoperative phase. B) The client will tolerate a temporary appliance better. C) A permanent appliance will react with the antibiotics. D) A temporary appliance minimizes the risk of infection.
A patient tells a nurse, "I have psychiatric problems and am in and out of hospitals all the time. Not one of my friends or relatives has these problems." Select the nurse's best response
a. "Comparing yourself with others has no real advantages." b. "Why do you blame yourself for having a psychiatric illness?" c. "Mental illness affects 50% of the adult population in any given year." d. "It sounds like you are concerned that others don't experience the same challenges as you."
A patient has been admitted for a possible small intestinal obstruction. What is the first sign the healthcare professional assesses for that would indicate the presence of this condition?
a. Vomiting b. Dehydration c. Electrolyte imbalances d. Distention
Pressure ulcers are a leading cause of lawsuits against health care facilities and providers.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)