The Nurse Is Reviewing Data Collected After an Assessment

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing data collected after an assessment.Of the data listed below,which would be considered related cues that would be clustered together during data analysis? Select all that apply.

• A)Inspiratory wheezes noted in left lower lobes
• B)Hypoactive bowel sounds
• C)Nonproductive cough
• D)Edema, +2, noted on left hand
• E)Patient reports dyspnea upon exertion
• F)Rate of respirations 16 breaths per minute

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A complex, chronic mental health disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Median Age

is a statistical measure that divides a population into two equal groups: half are younger and half are older than the median age, representing the middle point of age distribution.

DSM-IV-TR

The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision) is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that categorizes and describes mental disorders.

Classifying

The process of organizing objects or information into categories based on shared characteristics.