When performing a thorough physical assessment on a patient, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) begins collecting primary data. An example of primary data is that

The patient's daughter appears anxious about the patient's hospitalization.

The patient reports a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The patient's spouse reports the patient has difficulty sleeping.

The patient's caregiver complains of feeling overwhelmed.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A: The daughter's anxiety is secondary information and not directly related to the patient's health status.
B: The patient's self-reported medical history is primary data as it comes directly from the patient and provides essential information for the assessment.
C: The spouse's report of the patient's difficulty sleeping is secondary information and not directly observed or reported by the patient.
D: The caregiver's complaint is secondary information and does not provide direct insight into the patient's health status.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A: Subjective information refers to what the patient experiences and reports, not what is sensed by the observer.
B: Objective signs are those that can be observed and measured by someone other than the patient, such as visual inspections, palpations, and auditory cues.
C: Reported by the patient would be subjective data, opposite of what is sensed and recorded by healthcare providers.
D: Hidden signs would imply they are not readily observable, which contradicts the use of senses to identify them.

A. It is common for intestinal peristalsis to slow down as a person ages, causing problems with constipation. B. Aging patients always have difficulty having a bowel movement while hospitalized C. Elderly patients almost always abuse laxatives, which creates problems with constipation. D. In elderly patients, the rectal sphincter has lost elasticity, which decreases the sensation of urgency.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A: Due to age-related reductions in gastrointestinal muscle efficiency, which slows the digestive process and can lead to increased water absorption from stool.
B: Overstates the issue, not all elderly patients experience difficulties, and it does not account for individual variability or other influencing factors like diet and medication.
C: Misrepresents the frequency and reasons for laxative use among the elderly, not all of whom misuse these medications.
D: While changes in rectal sphincter elasticity can affect some elderly individuals, it is less commonly a direct cause of constipation compared to decreased peristalsis.

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