Author Question: A patient has been admitted for observation following an automobile accident. The nurse suspects ... (Read 424 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient has been admitted for observation following an automobile accident. The nurse suspects that the patient's condition may be deteriorating because

1. The patient was previously lethargic and is now alert.
2. The blood pressure and pulse have not changed.
3. The patient still cannot remember the events before the accident.
4. The patient was oriented to person, place, time, and situation 1 hour ago and is now oriented to person and place only.

Question 2

When assessing the integrity of a patient's skin, the nurse is

1. Checking the elasticity of the skin.
2. Looking for cuts or breaks in the skin.
3. Assessing the color of the skin.
4. Determining whether the skin is moist or dry.