A client has been receiving a new medication to address specific symptoms. The nurse will perform a physical examination to determine:
1. The progress of the client's health problem.
2. The physiological impact of the prescribed medication.
3. Baseline data.
4. Data to support nursing diagnoses.
5. Areas for health promotion.
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: The nurse will perform a physical examination on a client to determine the progress of the client's health problem.
Rationale 2: The nurse will perform a physical examination on a client to determine the physiological impact of the prescribed medication.
Rationale 3: The nurse will not be performing a physical examination to collect baseline data.
Rationale 4: The nurse will not be performing a physical examination to support nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 5: The nurse will not be performing a physical examination to identify areas for health promotion.
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