Which of the Following Pieces of Information Should You Record

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of information should you record as preliminary data?

• A) The chief complaint
• B) Elements of the past history
• C) Aspects of the present illness
• D) The patient's age

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Definitions:

Circulating Nurse

A registered nurse in an operating room who manages the nursing care within the surgical environment, helping to ensure a safe and sterile procedure.

Informed Consent

The process by which a patient voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical treatment after understanding its risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Chronic Confusion

A long-term or permanent state of confusion often related to dementia, brain injury, or neurological disorders, affecting a person's ability to think clearly and make sense of the world around them.

Dementia

A category of brain diseases resulting in long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, significantly affecting a person's daily functioning.