During a physical assessment the nurse notes that the patient has low blood pressure. Which is a possible cause for this clinical manifestation?
1) Fluid overload
2) High sodium intake
3) Dehydration
4) Obesity
Question 2
The nurse is conducting a focused nutritional assessment for an adult patient. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
1) Have you gained weight intentionally over the last year?
2) How much did you weigh 1 year ago?
3) How do you cope with stress in your life?
4) Do you have nausea that lasts more than 2 weeks?
Critical thinking model for safety assessment
Instructing the Patient in Collecting a Stool Specimen
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Correct alignment for stacking the joints to apply thumb pressure to acupoints.
Blood Pressure (BP)
Physics- Density, Pressure and Pascal's Principle