The Nurse Is Preparing to Examine Several Clients in the Clinic

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to examine several clients in the clinic setting.Which of the following clients would need the greatest degree of special consideration during a physical examination?

• A)59-year old with flu symptoms
• B)3-year-old child in for a well check-up
• C)17-year old who complains of fatigue
• D)68-year old with chronic lung disease

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