Which of the Following Patients Should Be Seen by the Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients should be seen by the nurse first based on the information provided during the shift report?

• A)A patient admitted with hypertension complaining of back pain.
• B)A patient admitted with mental status changes.
• C)A patient complaining of incisional pain postoperatively.
• D)A patient asking for assistance in getting back to bed.

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Definitions:

Behavioralists

Scholars or practitioners who focus on behavioral changes as a primary method of understanding and treating psychological conditions.

Healthy Behaviors

Actions or habits that contribute positively to physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual’s cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning.

Dysfunctional Thinking

Patterns of thought that are negative, irrational, and counterproductive, often contributing to emotional distress and mental health disorders.