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A Nurse's Assessment of a Client Yields the Following Data

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A nurse's assessment of a client yields the following data: vital signs normal;client complains of exhaustion and recent weight loss;when asked,client states,"Yes,I am in pain";client appears frail and withdrawn and moves slowly,avoiding movement of upper torso.The nurse would want to assess the client further for which of these?


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Physical Examination

A comprehensive assessment of a patient's body by a healthcare provider to check for signs of illness or injury.

Evidence-Based Nursing

A method of providing nursing care using the best available research evidence, clinician expertise, and patient preferences.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Healthcare workers who assist nurses in providing basic care to patients, such as bathing, feeding, and ambulating.

Scheduled Medications

Prescribed medicines that are to be taken or administered at specific times as directed by a healthcare professional.

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