A nurse is performing a general survey of a client admitted to the hospital. Which of the following actions is an element of this procedure?
A) Taking vital signs
B) Palpating the integument
C) Identifying risk factors for altered health
D) Assessing the head and neck
Ans: A
The general survey is the first component of the physical assessment. It includes observing the client's overall appearance and behavior, taking vital signs, and measuring height and weight. Information from the general survey provides clues to the client's overall health. Palpating the integument and assessing the head and neck are part of the physical assessment. Identifying risk factors for altered health occurs in the health history.
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