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The nurse is utilizing the technique of inspection during a physical examination with a client. When using this technique, the nurse will:
 
  1. Visually observe a body area.
  2. Obtain information through the sense of smell.
  3. Obtain information through the sense of hearing.
  4. Examine the body through the use of touch.
  5. Strike the body to elicit a sound from a body part.

Question 2

The nurse, preparing to complete a physical examination on a client, realizes that the purpose of this examination is:
 
  1. To obtain baseline data.
  2. To obtain data to help determine nursing diagnoses.
  3. To identify areas for disease prevention.
  4. To identify the client's employment status.
  5. To obtain data about the client's leisure activities.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: When using inspection, the nurse will visually observe a body area.
Rationale 2: In addition to visual observation, olfactory cues are noted.
Rationale 3: In addition to visual observation, auditory cues are noted.
Rationale 4: Examining the body through use of touch describes palpation.
Rationale 5: Striking the body to elicit a sound from a body part describes percussion.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: One purpose of the physical examination is to obtain baseline data.
Rationale 2: One purpose of the physical examination is to obtain data to help determine nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 3: One purpose of the physical examination is to identify areas for disease prevention.
Rationale 4: The physical examination is not done to identify the client's employment status.
Rationale 5: The physical examination is not done to obtain data about a client's leisure activities.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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