The information gathered during a general survey provides the nurse primarily with which of the following?
A) An indication of the level of anxiety experienced by the client
B) Clues about the overall health of the client
C) A direct link to the client's illness
D) Indications about normal variations in the status of body systems
B
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What essential part of the admission procedure is performed by the RN?
a. Securing the patient's valuables b. Confirming the type of insurance coverage c. Obtaining a health history d. Familiarizing the patient with the room
The process of obtaining, organizing, and conveying client health information to others in print or electronic format is referred to as
a. narration. b. documentation. c. care coordination. d. order entry.
Which statement best describes nursing education in the United States during the 1800s and early 1900s?
a. It was high quality with a balance between classroom education and clinical practice. b. Strict criteria were established for nursing education by the National League of Nursing (NLN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) to guarantee high-quality education. c. There were no formal nursing education programs during this time period; nurses were trained in apprenticeships only. d. There was little or no classroom education, and students learned through hands-on experience during their 12- to 14-hour shifts on the hospital units.
An immobilized client is suspected as having atelectasis. Which of the following does the nurse assesses to evaluate a client for atelectasis?
a. Pulse b. Blood pressure c. Breath sounds d. Bronchovesicular whooshing