What does the word negative mean when used in documenting the review of systems?
a. The patient was very noncooperative and refused to answer any questions posed by any clinic staff
b. The physician had not documented any review of systems
c. The patient was unconscious and unable to provide any feedback
d. The physician reviewed all of the organ systems with the patient and no abnormal, symptomatic observations or signs were identified by the patient
Question 2
Which of the following supports the immunologic system?
a. The internal, physiologic reaction(s) to substances or factors which cause a heightened sensitivity within the human body
b. Pertaining to the physiological reaction of the patient's immunity and any reactions to external or internal factors, pathologies, or substances
c. The organ system responsible for the production, flow, and filtration of a clear fluid that contains white blood cells and circulates the human body through anatomically specific vessels, which significantly impacts a patient's immunity and other elements of health
d. The anatomic system of organs and tissues within the human body which relates to the excretion, or release, of hormones into the blood
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
Positive and Negative Reinforcement