Question

The nurse is caring for a 93-year-old patient with influenza admitted to the critical care unit for respiratory distress. Upon the nurse’s assessment, the nurse notices several uniform, round bruises on the patient’s back and arms. Which question should the nurse ask first to obtain further information regarding the physical assessment?

Do you practice any alternative medical therapies?
Who has been abusing you?
Have you had any recent falls?
Do you bruise easily?

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Accepted Answer

Do you practice any alternative medical therapies?

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Who has been abusing you?

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Have you had any recent falls?

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Do you bruise easily?

Question 6 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Practice Test for the CCRN