A nurse has performed a physical examination of the patient and reviewed the laboratory and diagnostic test results on the patient's chart. The nurse is performing which specific nursing function?
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Education
D. Advocacy
B. Assessment
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A) Activation of infectious response B) Increased blood pressure C) Hypoperfusion of tissues D) Temperature
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a. anabolism. b. catabolism. c. deamination. d. metabolism.
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a. A. b. C. c. D. d. K.
The nurse is assessing the client's respiratory system. Which method will result in the most accurate assessment of the client's respiratory rate?
A. The nurse should inform the client that they are preparing to count the client's respirations. B. The nurse should place a hand on the client's chest to count respirations. C. The nurse should count when the respirations are audible. D. The nurse should count the respirations in an unobtrusive manner without informing the client.