The Nurse Is Using a Tool to Assess the Quality

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using a tool to assess the quality of life of a hospice patient.The nurse addresses the appropriate areas of concern when asking which of the following questions? (Select all that apply. )

• A)"Are you able to bathe yourself?"
• B)"Did your grandson get the grass cut like he planned?"
• C)"How would you rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
• D)"Do you still have concerns about your will?"
• E)"Can we talk about why you never remarried?"

Recognize the importance of calibrating aneroid sphygmomanometers for accurate results.

Learn the terminology for describing blood pressure states and the importance of postural vital signs in diagnosing conditions like dizzy spells.

Understand how to respond appropriately to patient and caregiver concerns about symptoms like fever.

Know the correct terminology and measurement for blood pressure conditions and heart rate assessments.

---

Definitions:

Health Status

An individual's overall condition of body and mind, considering the presence or absence of illness, injury, or impairment.

Racial Groups

Categories of humans based on physical characteristics, ancestry, historical affiliation, or shared culture.

Socioeconomic Factors

Aspects related to an individual's economic and social position that influence their health and access to resources.

Mexican American Men

A demographic group referring to men of Mexican descent living in the United States, known for their unique cultural, social, and historical contexts.