__________ are facts obtained through observation, physical examination, and diagnostic testing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Objective data
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a. Activity b. Vital signs c. Functional d. Demographic
A woman arrives at the clinic seeking confirmation that she is pregnant. The following information is obtained: She is 24 years old and has a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5
She admits to having used cocaine "several times" during the past year and drinks alcohol occasionally. Her blood pressure (BP) is 108/70 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 72 beats/min, and her respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min. The family history is positive for diabetes mellitus and cancer. Her sister recently gave birth to an infant with a neural tube defect (NTD). Which characteristics place the woman in a high risk category? a. Blood pressure, age, BMI b. Drug/alcohol use, age, family history c. Family history, blood pressure, BMI d. Family history, BMI, drug/alcohol abuse
When using the DMAIC acronym of the Six Sigma quality process improvement model, the nurse understands that the D (define) refers to:
a. The cost of getting a new MRI machine. b. The patients and their families. c. The number of dollars in donations. d. The number of dollars spent on charity.
A school nurse reports suspected child abuse even though there is a breach of confidentiality. The nurse is protected under
1. Civil immunity 2. Sovereign immunity 3. Nurse practice act 4. Respondeat superior