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asd123

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While conducting an admission interview, the nurse questions the patient about pain. The patient responds, No. I'm pretty wobbly. Which action should the nurse take next?
 
  a. Repeat the question about pain.
  b. Ask the patient to clarify his meaning.
  c. Record that the patient denied pain.
  d. Record that the patient stated he was wobbly.

Question 2

During an intake interview, the nurse observes the patient grimacing and holding his hand over his stomach. The patient previously denied having any pain. What action should the nurse take next?
 
  a. Examine the history closely for etiology of pain.
  b. Ask the patient if he is experiencing ab-dominal pain.
  c. Record that patient seems to be having abdominal discomfort.
  d. Physically examine the patient's abdomen.


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ong527

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

B
The nurse should ask for clarification if unsure of what is meant by one of the patient's res-ponses.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should try to resolve any incongruence between body language and verbal responses.


asd123

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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