The nurse is assessing the patient's sensory input. Which of the following assessments should be included? Select all that apply
A) Assessment of sensitivity to touch
B) Assessment of sensitivity of sharp to dull stimulation
C) Assessment of ability to maintain balance
D) Assessment of pupil sensitivity to light changes
E) Assessment of ability to recall information
Ans: A, B, C
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a. patients are actively included in the process. b. topics are introduced only when the patient expresses an interest. c. nurses establish realistic goals for learning on behalf of the patient. d. patients have responsibility for directing the teaching-learning process.
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A) antibiotic-associated diarrhea. B) Escherichia coli diarrhea. C) Urinary Clostridium infection. D) anal yeast infection.