Which Is an Example of Data a Nurse Collects During

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of data a nurse collects during a physical examination?

• A) The patient's lack of hair and shiny skin over both shins
• B) The patient's stated concern about lack of money for prescriptions
• C) The patient's complaints of tingling sensations in the feet
• D) The patient's mother's statements that the patient is very nervous lately

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, acting as the building blocks of life.

Korotkoff Sounds

The sounds that medical personnel listen for when they are taking blood pressure using a non-invasive procedure, which indicate the resumption of blood flow into the forearm.

Blood Pressure Cuff

A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a meter to read the pressure.

Subclavian Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the upper limbs and parts of the brain and chest.