During a comprehensive physical assessment, the nurse instructs the patient to stand still with the eyes closed. After a few seconds, the patient begins to sway and the nurse guides the patient into the chair. How does the nurse document this finding?
- NCLEX Practice
- Categories
- Reduction of Risk Potential
- View Question
- Category: Reduction of Risk Potential
- Difficulty: 3
Want help? View the answer with rationale.
Additional Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 7
The patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus complains of worsening vision. Retinal changes are noted on ophthalmoscopic examination. The nurse prepares the patient for which test for diagnostic confirmation?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 7
The nurse is caring for the patient with prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone. The physician has prescribed extended-release oxycodone to treat severe bone pain. The patient expresses to the nurse he is concerned he will become addicted to the opioid pain medication given what you see on television. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 6
0