The Nurse Records the Following General Survey of a Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse records the following general survey of a client: "The client is a 68-year-old Indigenous male accompanied by his wife and two daughters. Alert and oriented. Does not make eye contact with the nurse and responds slowly, but appropriately, to questions. No apparent disabilities or distinguishing features." Which of the following areas does the nurse need to assess to complete the general survey?

• A)Body movements
• B)Intake and output
• C)Reasons for contact with the health care system
• D)Comments of family members about his condition

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Definitions:

Subrogation

is a legal doctrine allowing one party (usually an insurer) to step into the shoes of another party to pursue rights or claims against a third party, often to recover amounts paid out in a claim.

Surety

A form of financial guarantee, wherein one party (the surety) agrees to take on the financial obligations of another if they default.

Reimbursement

The act of compensating someone for an expense incurred, often associated with business expenses or insurance claims.

Real Defense

A legitimate legal defense that can be used to void a contract or document, typically in cases of fraud or invalidity.