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A family health history may not show a pattern of certain diseases in a family.
A family health history may not show a pattern of certain diseases in a family.
False
A physical examination is only performed by a medical doctor.
A physical examination is only performed by a medical doctor.
False
Symptoms are what a nurse objectively observes in a patient.
Symptoms are what a nurse objectively observes in a patient.
False
Documentation of data collected during health observation must be incomplete and biased.
Documentation of data collected during health observation must be incomplete and biased.
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Diaphoresis is sweating to an unusual degree as a sign of disease or a side effect of a drug.
Diaphoresis is sweating to an unusual degree as a sign of disease or a side effect of a drug.
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The client is considered the primary source of data in health assessment.
The client is considered the primary source of data in health assessment.
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Health is defined as the absence of disease or infirmity according to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948.
Health is defined as the absence of disease or infirmity according to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948.
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The original WHO definition of health included spiritual well-being.
The original WHO definition of health included spiritual well-being.
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Assessment is the final step in the process of learning about a patient's condition.
Assessment is the final step in the process of learning about a patient's condition.
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Nurses do not engage in health observation and assessment in clinical settings.
Nurses do not engage in health observation and assessment in clinical settings.
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Health assessment involves collecting subjective data only.
Health assessment involves collecting subjective data only.
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Personal health history may include information about immunizations, allergies, and health habits.
Personal health history may include information about immunizations, allergies, and health habits.
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