The Nurse Is Performing a General Survey

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a general survey.Which finding is considered normal?

• A)When standing,the patient's base is narrow.
• B)The patient appears older than his stated age.
• C)Arm span (fingertip to fingertip)is greater than the height.
• D)Arm span (fingertip to fingertip)equals height.

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Definitions:

Transparent

Characterized by openness and clarity, allowing full visibility of processes, intentions, or operations.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, distinct from but closely related to the optic chiasms where these nerves intersect.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which acts as the film in a camera, capturing images.

Severe Damage

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