During the Assessment of a Client, the Nurse Identifies Pinpoint

question 3

Multiple Choice

During the assessment of a client, the nurse identifies pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin that are dark red and less than 2 mm in size. How should the nurse document this finding?

• A) Petechiae
• B) Ecchymosis
• C) Hematoma
• D) Purpura

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Definitions:

Old Age

A stage of life usually associated with retirement, slowing physical and mental faculties, and changes in social roles, typically considered to start at 65 years old.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Guilty Feelings

Relates to emotions of remorse or regret typically associated with the belief of having done something wrong.

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Refers to clearly showing or proving something, often used to describe expressive behavior or actions that effectively communicate feelings or intentions.