The general survey begins with a review of the patient's primary health problems and an evaluation of the patient's vital signs, height and weight, general behavior, and appearance
It also provides information about the patient's illness, hygiene, skin condition, body image, and emotional state. Which of the following cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel?
a. Reporting subjective signs and symptoms
b. Measuring the patient's height and weight
c. Monitoring I&O
d. Obtaining initial vital signs
D
Because the initial set of vital signs are part of the general health assessment they must be taken by the nurse. After that, the NAP may take vital signs for a stable patient. The nurse directs NAP to report a patient's subjective signs and symptoms to the nurse, to measure the patient's height and weight, and to monitor oral intake and urinary output.
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1. Stool 2. Serum 3. Saliva 4. Urine
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a. Ask the patient why he or she won't participate. b. Assess the patient's level of frustration with these activities. c. Find other activities for the patient to participate in. d. Do nothing; the patient can choose activities to engage in.
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