Objective Data the Nurse Would Include After a Patient Assessment

question 45

Multiple Choice

Objective data the nurse would include after a patient assessment includes:

• A) headache of 3 days duration.
• B) severe stomach cramps.
• C) flatulence.
• D) anxiety.

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Definitions:

Medicalization

The process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical issues, often involving medication or surgery.

Condition

Refers to a specific health problem or disease that affects an individual or an aspect of a circumstance or situation.

Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by organisms, individuals, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment.

Medical Model

A framework that views diseases and disabilities primarily as biological phenomena, emphasizing diagnosis, and treatment by healthcare professionals.