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newyorker26 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is completing an initial assessment of a patient. Which of the following would the nurse include in this assessment? Select all that apply.

A) Allergy history
B) Treatment response
C) Occupational history
D) Vital signs
E) Pregnancy status

Question 2

Successful use of the nursing process requires which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Observation
B) Teaching
C) Practice
D) Experience
E) Updating

yuyiding · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
Allergy history, occupational history, vital signs, and pregnancy status are examples of what should be included in the nurse's initial assessment. Treatment response would be part of an ongoing assessment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Using the nursing process requires practice, experience, and a constant updating of knowledge. Observation is a key component of assessment and teaching is a major intervention that the nurse implements.