A 59-year-old patient tells the nurse that he has ulcerative colitis. He has been having "black stools" for the past 24 hours. How would the nurse best document his reason for seeking care?
J.M. is a 59-year-old man seeking treatment for ulcerative colitis.
J.M. is a 59-year-old man who states that he has ulcerative colitis and wants it checked.
J.M. is a 59-year-old man who states that he has been having "black stools" for the past 24 hours.
J.M. came into the clinic complaining of having black stools for the past 24 hours.
The Correct Answer is C
A. J.M. is a 59-year-old man seeking treatment for ulcerative colitis:
This documents a chronic condition, but not the acute reason for the visit (black stools).
B. J.M. is a 59-year-old man who states that he has ulcerative colitis and wants it checked:
Vague and less focused on the acute symptom prompting the visit.
C. J.M. is a 59-year-old man who states that he has been having "black stools" for the past 24 hours:
Focuses on the subjective reason for seeking care, using the patient’s own words, as recommended.
D. J.M. came into the clinic complaining of having black stools for the past 24 hours:
Avoids using the word "complaining," which can be judgmental; also doesn’t quote the patient's exact words.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. The mother enjoys preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for her family:
Indicates positive health practices and is not a concern.
B. The mother is a lone parent and works as a waitress at a small diner:
Single parenting and low-income employment may pose risk factors for health challenges due to financial strain, limited access to resources, and potential stress.
C. The mother has a very supportive husband, who has a stable, high-paying job:
Suggests a stable family environment with fewer risk indicators for poor health.
D. The mother is very committed to a healthy lifestyle:
Indicates protective behavior, not a cause for concern.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Bronchial sounds:
Normal over the trachea; not an adventitious sound.
B. Wheezes:
High-pitched musical sounds caused by air flowing through narrowed airways, typical in asthma.
C. Bronchophony:
A vocal resonance test, not a breath sound.
D. Whispered pectoriloquy:
Another voice transmission test-indicates consolidation but is not a breath sound.
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