A Nurse Is Performing a General Survey of a Client

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing a general survey of a client admitted to the hospital. Which of the following actions is an element of this procedure?

• A) Taking vital signs
• B) Palpating the integument
• C) Identifying risk factors for altered health
• D) Assessing the head and neck

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Definitions:

Standing Side Lunge Stretch

A physical exercise where one stands and lunges to the side to stretch the inner thighs and groin area.

Ballistic Stretching

A type of stretching exercise that uses the momentum of a moving body or a limb in an attempt to force it beyond its normal range of motion.

Hypermobility

An increased range of motion in joints, beyond the normal range, often resulting from genetic factors or specific conditions.

Ligaments

Fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, playing a key role in stabilizing and supporting joints.