The nurse charts that the Patient stated abdominal pain is still at a level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 and that he is still nauseated. Patient complains of feeling cold and has an oral temperature of 97.8. The objective information recorded is the:
a. pain measurement.
b. presence of nausea.
c. sense of cold.
d. oral temperature.
Question 2
The nurse clarifies that the difference between a health screening and health assessment is that a health screening:
a. identifies persons with unmet health needs who may need a referral.
b. assesses local health needs for the Public Health Department.
c. collects data that will be used for research.
d. provides appropriate treatment for identified health needs.
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
Pitting Edema Grading Scale
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
Abdominal Quadrants
Position of patient following seizure
Patients unable to stand may be weighed using a chair scale.