The Nurse Is Reviewing Data Obtained Through the Health History

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing data obtained through the health history interview and physical assessment of an assigned patient. Data collected include dry skin, brittle nails, weight gain, thinning hair, constipation, prolonged menstruation, and the patient's complaints of feeling tired and cold. Which statement represents an appropriate data cluster?

• A) Prolonged menstruation, constipation
• B) Dry skin, brittle nails, weight gain
• C) Tired, cold, thinning hair
• D) Constipation, weight gain

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Definitions:

Patterns

Repeated designs or sequences in data, objects, or events often analyzed to predict future trends or behaviors.

Symbolic Level

A domain of interaction or communication where symbols (such as language, signs, or images) convey meaning, embodying abstract ideas or concepts.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a research experiment to ensure that any changes in the outcome can be attributed to the experimental variable.

Sample

A subset of individuals or items selected from a larger population, used in research and analysis to draw conclusions or make inferences about that population.