The Nurse Documents in the Progress Notes: "Admitted to Emergency

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse documents in the progress notes: "Admitted to emergency department accompanied by wife.Patient is alert and oriented,blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg,and pulse is 80 beats/min.The patient is anxious.He becomes nervous and when asked about his smoking history." Which statement from the nurse's note is the best example of an inference?

• A) Blood pressure reading 120/80 mm Hg
• B) Patient is accompanied by wife.
• C) Patient has a history of smoking.
• D) The patient is anxious.

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