Which data does a nurse collect during the general survey when meeting a patient for the first time? Select all that apply
a. Gait
b. Muscle strength
c. Heart sounds
d. Hearing and speech abilities
e. Mood or affect
f. Position of the trachea
ANS: A, D, E
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