NUR2092 Health Assessment / Health Assessment Final Exam: Review Questions

NUR2092 Health Assessment / Health Assessment Final Exam: Review Questions An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital. While performing a skin assessment, the nurse discovers bruises in various stages of healing all over the patient's body. Why is it important for the nurse to promptly document and report these findings? a.The patient may have been abused. b.The patient is elderly. c.The patient may have peripheral vascular disease. d.The patient may have a cognitive deficit. - ANSWER a. The patient may have been abused When the nurse observes the patient for general characteristics including age, gender, and level of alertness, what aspect of assessment are you performing? a.Inspecting b.Interviewing c.Palpating d.Ausculating - ANSWER a. Inspecting