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CharlieWard

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The nurse is asking a patient for his reason for seeking care and asks about the signs and symptoms he is experiencing. Which of these is an example of a symptom?
 
  a. Chest pain
  b. Clammy skin
  c. Serum potassium level at 4.2 mEq/L
  d. Body temperature of 100  F

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to do a functional assessment. Which statement best describes the purpose of a functional assessment?
 
  a. The functional assessment assesses how the individual is coping with life at home.
  b. It determines how children are meeting developmental milestones.
  c. The functional assessment can identify any problems with memory the individual may be experiencing.
  d. It helps determine how a person is managing day-to-day activities.


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duke02

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A symptom is a subjective sensation (e.g., chest pain) that a person feels from a disorder. A sign is an objective abnormality that the examiner can detect on physical examination or in laboratory reports, as illustrated by the other responses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The functional assessment measures how a person manages day-to-day activities. The other answers do not reflect the purpose of a functional assessment.


CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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