A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department in Serious

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department in serious condition and needs an operation within the next hour. Which of the following principles does the nurse use to guide the health history? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Assess the client's current health status.
• B) Collect data pertinent to the immediate problem.
• C) Strive to collect only pertinent data while being thorough.
• D) Update the database when the client's condition allows.
• E) Use a systematic approach to gather the client's entire health history.

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Definitions:

Signaling Molecule

A chemical substance, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter, that is involved in transmitting information between cells and tissues within an organism.

Receptor

A molecular structure within or on the surface of a cell that binds to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a specific cellular response.

Histamine

Substance released from mast cells that causes inflammation.

Allergic Reaction

An immune system response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to the body, such as pollen or certain foods.