An abnormally rapid heart rate above 100 beats per minute is called:

A. Past health history. – Past health history focuses on previous medical conditions, surgeries, and treatments, not current lifestyle habits.

B. Environmental history. – Environmental history pertains to exposure to environmental factors such as occupational hazards or pollutants, not lifestyle habits.

C. Psychosocial history. – Psychosocial history includes information about the patient’s lifestyle, habits (e.g., smoking, alcohol use), social relationships, stress levels, and coping mechanisms.

D. Family history. – Family history focuses on genetic and hereditary diseases present in the patient’s family, not personal habits and lifestyle.

A. A complete physical examination – While a physical examination is part of data collection, the primary goal of a nursing assessment is to guide nursing care rather than conduct a full medical examination.

B. A medical assessment – Medical assessments are conducted by physicians to diagnose diseases, while nursing assessments focus on holistic patient care.

C. Writing nursing orders – Nursing orders are based on the care plan but do not encompass the entire purpose of the assessment.

D. An individualized plan of care – The primary purpose of a nursing assessment is to collect data to create a care plan tailored to the patient's specific needs.