While Doing the Hospital Admission Assessment for a Thin Older

question 18

Multiple Choice

While doing the hospital admission assessment for a thin older adult,the nurse observes pulsation of the abdominal aorta in the epigastric area. Which action should the nurse take next?

• A)Teach the patient about aneurysms.
• B)Notify the hospital rapid response team.
• C)Instruct the patient to remain on bed rest.
• D)Document the finding in the patient chart.

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Definitions:

Petty Cash System

A method for managing small, daily operational expenses through a readily accessible cash fund, requiring regular replenishment and accounting.

Cash Payments

Transactions involving the transfer of cash from one party to another, often in exchange for goods or services.

Journal Entries

The method of recording financial transactions where each transaction is noted in two accounts in the ledger to maintain the accounting equation's balance.

Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching the balances in an entity's accounting records for a cash account to the corresponding information on a bank statement, to ensure accuracy and completeness of the records.