A Nurse Is Preparing a Client for a Physical Assessment

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment. The client appears anxious about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

• A) "This is nothing to worry about. I won't hurt you."
• B) "Some of the examination may be painful, but I will be gentle."
• C) "Let me tell you what I will be doing. It should not be painful."
• D) "I have to do this, so just relax and it won't last long."

Understand the principles of vision correction and optical aids.

Describe the role of healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of ear and eye diseases.

Understand the anatomical and functional aspects of different parts of the eye and their associated conditions.

Identify various ear-related terminology and correlate them with specific auditory conditions.

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Definitions:

Chronic Disease

A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.

Procedural Knowledge

What a person knows but cannot really talk about; sometimes called knowing how.

Cognitive Psychology

The branch of psychology that studies mental processes including how people think, perceive, remember, and learn.

Explicitly Told

Information or instructions communicated in a direct, clear, and unambiguous manner.