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The Assessment Patient Process

  • The assessment patient process consists of four steps: preparation, data collection, data analysis, and data validation.

  • Preparation involves reviewing the patient's medical history, previous assessments, and current orders; setting the purpose and scope of the assessment; and establishing rapport with the patient.

  • Data collection involves gathering subjective data (what the patient says) and objective data (what the nurse observes or measures) using various sources (e.g., patient interview, physical examination, diagnostic tests) and techniques (e.g., inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion).

  • Data analysis involves organizing, comparing, and interpreting the data to identify the patient's actual or potential health problems, strengths, risks, and needs.

  • Data validation involves verifying the accuracy and completeness of the data by comparing it with other sources (e.g., other health care providers, family members, medical records) and resolving any discrepancies or gaps.

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Questions on The Assessment Patient Process

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

<p>This is a normal finding that indicates the absence of infection or meconium staining in the amniotic fluid.</p>

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

<p>This is an incorrect action, as adding sterile water to the suction control chamber can increase or decrease the amount of suction applied to the chest tube, depending on whether water is added or removed. The nurse should only add sterile water to the water seal chamber if it falls below the 2 cm mark.</p>

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

<p>This is an expected finding for a client who has DKA, as metabolic acidosis causes a decrease in serum bicarbonate levels due to buffering mechanisms. The normal range for serum bicarbonate levels is 22 to 26 mEq/L.</p>

<p>This is an incorrect intervention, as surgical masks do not provide adequate protection against TB. The client should wear a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator when outside the room, which filters out 99.97% of airborne particles.</p>

<p>This finding indicates that the client has impaired renal function, not improved nutritional status. Creatinine is a waste product of muscle metabolism that accumulates in the blood due to reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR). A high creatinine level can indicate decreased muscle mass or inad

<p>Quitting smoking is a lifestyle modification that can lower blood pressure, as smoking causes vasoconstriction and increases cardiac workload and oxygen demand.</p>
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