The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment on a Client

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client in an outpatient clinic.The nurse is inspecting and palpating the client's face,skin folds,axillae,palms,and soles of the feet.The nurse determines the client is diaphoretic.Which of the following statements by the client are expected?

• A)"Your elevator is out and I had to climb three flights of stairs."
• B)"I've been running a fever for the last few days."
• C)"I think I have hypothyroidism."
• D)"I'm in a lot of pain today."
• E)"I heard a rumor at work yesterday that layoffs were inevitable."

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Definitions:

Personal Property

Refers to movable assets owned by individuals or businesses, excluding real estate.

Estate

Everything that a person owns at the time of their death, including property, assets, and debts, which is managed or settled according to their will or the law.

Residuary

The remainder of an estate left after all other bequests and claims have been satisfied.

Personal Representative

An individual appointed to administer the estate of a deceased person, also known as an executor or administrator.