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itsmyluck

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When performing an initial patient assessment, which would be considered objective data? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Abdominal pain reported by the patient
  b. The patient's vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)
  c. Documents such as old laboratory results, EEG printouts, or x-rays brought in by the patient
  d. Home medications with patient labels brought in by the patient
  e. The chief problem or complaint as stated by the patient

Question 2

Before educating a patient about his discharge medications, the nurse should do what?
 
  a. Discuss where the patient will be staying after discharge.
  b. Determine which pharmacy will fill the patient's prescription.
  c. Assess the patient's specific learning needs.
  d. Select a teaching method.



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jaymee143

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
The patient complaints would be considered subjective data. Subjective data include information given by the patient or family such as concerns or symptoms felt by the patient. Objective data are obtained when the health care provider gives the patient a physical examination, and also include verifiable information from a patient's prescription drug bottles and old test results along with results of recent laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Before the nurse begins to educate the patient, the nurse should first assess the patient's specific learning needs. This allows the nurse to take into account not only the patient's specific learning needs but also the patient's knowledge, reading ability, beliefs, and experiences.




itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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