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Diane

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When giving an example of a fomite vehicle, the nurse describes a(n):
 
  a. rabid dog.
  b. person with AIDS.
  c. contaminated stethoscope.
  d. infected wound.

Question 2

During an admission assessment the nurse collects objective and subjective data. An example of subjective data is that the patient:
 
  a. is asleep.
  b. is tearful.
  c. has facial grimacing.
  d. states, I hurt all over.


cloudre37

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

C
If a vehicle is an inanimate (nonliving) object, it is called a fomite.

Answer to Question 2

D
Subjective data are the verbal statements provided by the patient. Statements about nausea and descriptions of pain, fatigue, and anxiety are examples of subjective data. Stating I hurt all over. is an example of subjective data. All other options are examples of objective data.


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