After assessment of a patient in an ambulatory clinic, the nurse records the data on the computer. The nurse recognizes which of the following as objective data?
A) Auscultation of the lungs
B) Complaint of nausea
C) Sensation of burning in her epigastric area
D) Belief that demons are in her stomach
Question 2
During data collection the nurse may validate data by which method? (Select all that apply)
A) Comparing cues to normal function
B) Referring to textbooks, journals, and research reports
C) Checking consistency of cues
D) Clarifying the patient's statements
E) Seeking consensus with colleagues about inferences
Equipment Used in Physical Assessment
Assessment of Vibration
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
Jaundice seen in the eyes and the skin of a patient with hepatitis A.