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beccaep

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is assessing a patient. Which of the following would the nurse document as objective data?
 
  A) Temperature
  B) Heart rate
  C) Chief complaint
  D) Medication history
  E) Respiratory rate

Question 2

When assessing a patient, which of the following would be involved? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Obtain a medication history.
  B) Obtain vital signs.
  C) Formulate nursing diagnoses.
  D) Ask about chief complaint.
  E) Determine therapeutic response.


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Sarahjh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E
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Objective data is obtained through physical examination or assessment. Vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate are all examples of objective data. Subjective data, that which is supplied by the patient or family, would include information such as chief complaint and medication history.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
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The assessment phase of the nursing process involves collecting subjective and objective data, as well as initial and ongoing assessment. Examples include taking medication history and vital signs, asking about the chief complaint, and determining therapeutic response.


beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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