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melly21297

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The patient should be assessed as soon as possible after admission. This initial assessment is done by the:
 
  a. physician.
  b. charge nurse.
  c. LPN/LVN.
  d. RN.

Question 2

The nurse documents a flat affect when the patient:
 
  a. stomps on and flattens the envelope from the IRS announcing his audit.
  b. goes to bed after his dog was run over.
  c. laughs vigorously when his physician trips and falls.
  d. receives the news of his mother's death without response.


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nguyenhoanhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The initial assessment is done by the registered nurse.

Answer to Question 2

D
Affect refers to external manifestations of inner feelings. If there is no manifestation by facial expression or verbal response, the affect is flat.


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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