The Nurse Is Using Gordon's 11 Categories for Data Collection

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using Gordon's 11 categories for data collection in performing a health assessment. Which of the following represents assessment of cognition?

• A) How educated is the patient?
• B) How does the patient describe his or her health?
• C) Is the patient well nourished?
• D) Has the patient had treatment for emotional problems?

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Definitions:

Oral Stimulation

The act of providing or seeking pleasure through oral activities, which can be a focus of psychosexual development according to Freudian theory.

High Protein

A diet or nutritional plan emphasizing increased consumption of proteins, which are essential nutrients for the body's tissue repair and growth.

Soft Texture

The quality of a material or surface that is smooth, plush, or gentle to the touch.

Very-Low-Calorie

Referring to a dietary plan that drastically restricts calorie intake to promote quick weight loss.