When a patient is initially interviewed and assessed, the nurse must: (Select all that apply.)
a. analyze the patient's psychomotor status.
b. take the patient's vital signs.
c. weigh the patient using a bed scale.
d. evaluate the patient's emotional and spiritual needs.
e. ensure the coordination of the patient's care.
ANS: A, D, E
When a patient is initially interviewed and assessed, the nurse must complete a thorough analysis of the patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychomotor status. The nurse often works with unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to collect relevant data on height and weight, intake and output, and vital signs. Nurses collaborate with other health care professionals to coordinate care. Interdisciplinary clinical rounds, which include physicians, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians, are often undertaken to identify priorities of care, discuss overlapping areas of treatment, and ensure coordination of care.
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