Which of the following statements describes a goal for the review of systems?
a. Increase the speed and efficiency of the physical examination
b. Analyze older adults' awareness of their body
c. Identify symptoms that affect the current health status of the older adult
d. Relax older adults so that they are less nervous for the actual examination
C
The review of systems is instrumental in assisting older adults and the nurse to identify problems that older adults may have forgotten to report or thought were unimportant. Responses A, B, and D are incorrect. Speed, body awareness, and relaxation are not goals of the review of systems, although the review of systems might assist in pinpointing specific areas of concern and developing rapport with older adults before the physical examination.
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