What Data Collection Method Does the Nurse Recognize as Eliciting

question 4

Multiple Choice

What data collection method does the nurse recognize as eliciting the most complete information during a geriatric assessment?

• A) Having the patient recount his or her health history
• B) Having the caregiver provide the information on the patient
• C) Using a reliable geriatric assessment instrument to evaluate the patient
• D) Having the patient provide a diary of medical conditions and treatments

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Definitions:

Mollusk Group

A classification of invertebrates with a soft body, many of which have a hard external shell, including species like snails, clams, and squids.

Eyespots

Simple visual organs found in some unicellular organisms, allowing them to sense light direction and intensity.

Sea Stars

Marine echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea, known for their star-shaped body and capability of regeneration.

Predators

Creatures that pursue, capture, and eat other beings for nourishment.