The nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which should the nurse begin the assessment with?
A. Measurements.
B. Appearance and mental status.
C. Inspect the skin, hair, and nails.
D. Vital signs.
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
When discussing lifestyle changes with an adult patient diagnosed with hypertension, the nurse advises that the patient should avoid tobacco use because smoking:
A) Causes high blood pressure B) Increases the risk of heart disease C) Causes obesity D) Increases cardiac output
When inspecting the region of the lacrimal gland, palpate:
a. the lower orbital rim, near the inner can-thus. b. in the area between the arch of the eye-brow and upper lid. c. beneath the lower lid, adjacent to the inner canthus. d. adjacent to the lateral aspect of the eye, just beneath the upper lid.
Which screening tests would be most useful at a health fair at a local YMCA that serves young adults? (Select all that apply.)
a. Measurements of blood pressure, blood glucose level, and cholesterol level b. Measurements of height and weight c. Mammography and prostate examination d. Purified protein-derivative skin test (PPD) and review of immunizations e. Stool for occult blood and sigmoidoscopy f. Vision and hearing
A nurse is teaching a patient about the Speak Up Initiatives. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. If you still do not understand, ask again. b. Ask a nurse to be your advocate or supporter. c. The nurse is the center of the health care team. d. Inappropriate medical tests are the most common mistakes.