The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. What essential supplies should this nurse gather? (Select all that apply.)
a. Flashlight
b. Gloves
c. Red pen
d. Thermometer
e. Scissors
ANS: A, B, D, E
Items essential to the nurse's assessment are a penlight or flashlight, a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, a thermometer, gloves, gait belt, watch with second hand, scissors, black pen, and a tongue blade.
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