Author Question: The nurse documents in the progress notes: Admitted to emergency department accompanied by wife. ... (Read 23 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse documents in the progress notes: Admitted to emergency department accompanied by wife. Patient is alert and oriented, blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg, and pulse is 80 beats/min.

The patient is anxious. He becomes nervous and when asked about his smoking history. Which statement from the nurse's note is the best example of an inference?
a. Blood pressure reading 120/80 mm Hg
b. Patient is accompanied by wife.
c. Patient has a history of smoking.
d. The patient is anxious.

Question 2

The patient verbalizes an overwhelming lack of energy. He says, I still feel exhausted even after I sleep. I feel guilty when I can't keep up with my usual daily activities or sleep during the day.

I've been a little depressed lately, too. The patient seems to have difficulty concentrating, but has no apparent physical problems. Which of the following diagnoses best describes his health status?
a. Fatigue related to depression
b. Fatigue related to difficulty concentrating
c. Guilt related to lack of energy
d. Chronic confusion related to lack of energy