A Patient Is Seen in the Emergency Department with Severe

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is seen in the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and hypotension. Which type of assessment should the nurse do at this time?

• A)Focused assessment
• B)Subjective assessment
• C)Emergency assessment
• D)Comprehensive assessment

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Definitions:

Horizon Moon

The optical illusion observed when the moon appears larger near the horizon than when it is higher in the sky.

Shape Constancy

The perceptual skill that allows individuals to recognize the form of an object even when viewed from different angles.

Retinal Image

The visual image that is formed on the retina as light from the environment enters the eye, essential for vision.

Depth Perception

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