During a physical assessment, the nurse notes that a patient's heart rate is 56 beats per minute. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea
b. Cyanosis
c. Diaphoresis
d. Bradycardia
Question 2During a physical assessment, the patient complains of difficulty in passing stools. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea
b. Cyanosis
c. Constipation
d. Ecchymosis
Question 3During a physical assessment, the nurse observes a patient experiencing a sudden audible expulsion of air from the lungs. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea
b. Cyanosis
c. Coughing
d. Ecchymosis
Question 4During a physical assessment, the nurse notes a patient has profuse secretions of sweat. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea
b. Cyanosis
c. Diaphoresis
d. Ecchymosis
Question 5During a physical assessment, the nurse notes a patient passes frequent loose liquid stools. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea
b. Cyanosis
c. Diaphoresis
d. Diarrhea
Question 6During a physical assessment, the nurse notes a patient has a loss of strength and energy. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea
b. Cyanosis
c. Asthenia
d. Ecchymosis
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