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