Author Question: A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has formulated four nursing diagnoses for her patient. The priority ... (Read 117 times)

jlmhmf · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has formulated four nursing diagnoses for her patient. The priority nursing diagnosis would be

1. Altered nutrition.
2. Risk for infection.
3. Chronic low self-esteem.
4. Ineffective airway clearance.

Question 2

While performing an assessment, a physician taps on the patient's abdomen to detect abnormalities. This is an example of an assessment technique called

1. Palpation.
2. Inspection.
3. Percussion.
4. Auscultation.