Which Is the Most Appropriate Action by the Nurse Before

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse before beginning the health history when assessing an older adult patient?

• A) Reviewing past 10 years of medical records
• B) Doing a complete physical assessment
• C) Doing a review of systems
• D) Assessing orientation and mental status

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Definitions:

Defendant

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court against the defendant, seeking a legal remedy for a grievance.

Harmed

Suffered damage or injury, either physically, financially, emotionally, or legally.

Long Arm Statutes

These are laws that give a state the authority to exercise jurisdiction over individuals or businesses that do not reside in the state but have conducted activities within the state that caused harm.