In documenting the clinical history for a patient who is scheduled for an examination of the right ankle, you note that the patient has an open sore on her ankle. In your description, you indicate that the sore is draining and has a foul odor. This information pertains to the ______ of the patient history.

Which of the following are true regarding objective and subjective data? Subjective data are perceived by the affected individual Objective data include signs that can be seen, heard, or felt Objective data is more important than subjective data

Choose the statement that is false regarding WRMSDs:

Which of the following positionging aids/immobilization devices are strictly used in positioning various projections of the skull?

All of the following are good proper lifting mechanics except:

Good history taking involves the collection of objective and subjective data.  All of the following are examples of subjective data with the exception of the patient’s:

In determining a patient’s chief complaint, which of the following would be appropriate?

When questioning a patient, the use of ______ facilitates accuracy and elaboration by giving the patient time to remember important details.

What should be suggested to a patient to aid with the pain of claudication?

The nurse recognizes that a term referring to mechanical difficulty of swallowing is ___________.