The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment on a Newly

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient.An example of objective information obtained during the physical assessment includes the:

• A)Patient's history of allergies.
• B)Patient's use of medications at home.
• C)Last menstrual period 1 month ago.
• D)2 × 5 cm scar on the right lower forearm.

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Definitions:

Self-Construction

The process by which individuals form and develop their personal identity and sense of self.

Self-Discrepancy

A theory that describes how a mismatch among the actual, ideal, and ought selves relates to psychological discomfort or emotional distress.

Self-Verification

Seeking out information that verifies and confirms what we already know about ourselves.

Prototypes

Generalized and idealized examples of categories or concepts that capture their most typical features.