Information Provided by the Family When a Patient Is Unable

question 28

Multiple Choice

Information provided by the family when a patient is unable to provide data during assessment is classified as:

• A) primary.
• B) secondary.
• C) unreliable.
• D) biased.

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Definitions:

Flashbacks

Sudden, intense, and usually disturbing re-experiences of past memories or events, often associated with psychological conditions such as PTSD.

Coronary Heart Disease

A disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, leading to heart attacks.

High Blood Pressure

A chronic medical condition where the force of the blood against artery walls is too high, potentially leading to health problems.

Competitive

Having a strong desire to be more successful than others, often characterized by striving for achievement in situations of comparison or contest.