When a Patient Is Initially Interviewed and Assessed, the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a patient is initially interviewed and assessed, the nurse must: (Select all that apply.)

• A) analyze the patient's psychomotor status.
• B) take the patient's vital signs.
• C) weigh the patient using a bed scale.
• D) evaluate the patient's emotional and spiritual needs.
• E) ensure the coordination of the patient's care.

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Definitions:

Stress

A psychological reaction to the demands inherent in a stressor that has the potential to make a person feel tense or anxious.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity at which a stimulus can be detected 50% of the time.

Sensory Ability

The capacity to perceive and process stimuli through the senses.

Vision

The ability to perceive the environment through light in the form of images interpreted by the brain via the eyes.