NUR 218 Exam 2 Questions and
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Objective data can be gathered from the patient during which aspects of
the physical assessment process? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient interview
b. Health history
c. General survey
d. Physical examination
e. Laboratory testing - a, b, c...
Increasing abdominal girth may be due to ascites, which is potentially life-
threatening and could cause respiratory arrest if the ascitic fluid is not
drained. Dentition condition and benign murmurs are not directly
associated with liver disease. The patient's condition may affect ambulatory
distance; however, it is not the most important assessment finding listed.
The nurse notes the presence of ptosis when assessing an adult patient's
eyes. Which potential cause would be considered of most concern,
requiring further evaluation as soon as possible?
a. Loss of skin elasticity
b. Levator muscle weakness
c. Congenital ocular abnormality
d. Oculomotor cranial nerve III paralysis - ✔✔Oculomotor cranial nerve III
paralysis
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