NURS550: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Week #1 Guided Reading Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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NURS550
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NURS550
NURS550: Advanced Health Assessment
and Diagnostic Reasoning Week #1
Guided Reading Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
Chapter 1 (p 4-34) - FOUNDATIONS FOR CLINICAL PROFICIENCY
1. Describe the differences between
a. A comprehensive health history/exam - Includes all the elements of
the h...
a. Provide examples of what would constitute Subjective data - ✔✔The
symptoms and history, from Chief Complaint through Review of Systems
Example: Mrs. G. is a 54-year-old hairdresser who reports pressure over
her left chest "like an elephant sitting there," which goes into her left neck
and arm.
b. Provide examples of what would constitute Objective data - ✔✔All
physical examination findings, or signs
Example: Mrs. G. is an older, overweight white female, who is pleasant and
cooperative. Height 5′4′′, weight 150 lbs, BMI 26, BP 160/80, HR 96 and
regular, respiratory rate 24, temperature 97.5 °F
4. Identify what goes into each section of the comprehensive health history
a. Identifying data and source of history - ✔✔Identifying data—such as age,
gender, occupation, marital status
Source of the history—usually the patient, but can be a family member or
friend, letter of referral, or the clinical record
If appropriate, establish the source of referral, because a written report may
be needed
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