You are beginning the examination of a patient. All of the following areas are important to observe as part of the General Survey except:
A) Level of consciousness
B) Signs of distress
C) Dress, grooming, and personal hygiene
D) Blood pressure
D) Blood pressure
Blood pressure is a vital sign, not part of the General Survey.
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a. Activity restriction b. Balanced nutrition c. Increased fluid intake to ensure adequate hydration d. Instruction about the effect of diuretics
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1 bowl tomato soup 1 lime Jell-O cup 1/4 quart iced tea 1/2 glass water TOTAL = _____ mL a. 700 b. 454 c. 370 d. 550
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