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altibaby

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What is the nurse's primary source of information when obtaining a patient history?
 
  a. The physician
  b. The patient record
  c. The family
  d. The patient

Question 2

A patient is experiencing adverse effects of a medication. Which information obtained by the nurse is subjective?
 
  a. Cough
  b. Edema
  c. Nausea
  d. Tachycardia



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The focus of the nursing process is the patient. Although family members contribute to the nursing history, this information is secondhand. It is important that the nurse continue to assess patient data for validation of this information. The physician is not to be relied on to provide information about a complete patient history. The patient record reflects only recorded past information and not current input that may be relevant. The family may provide information about a patient history if the patient is unable to provide it, but the information is subject to interpretation by someone other than the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Nausea is a symptom for which only the person experiencing it can provide the information. Cough is heard by the nurse. Edema is measured and seen by the nurse. Tachycardia is assessed by the nurse.



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