During the nursing interview, several histories are taken. The history that involves data concerning habits and lifestyle patterns is called:

Redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries is termed:

During the nursing interview, several histories are taken. The history that involves data concerning habits and lifestyle patterns is called:

The nurse uses a systematic method for collecting data on all body systems including normal functioning and any noted changes. This system is:

The nurse is obtaining a history of the patient's present illness. The PQRST system is being used for the interview. In this system the R is:

The study of all factors involved in the development of the disease or the cause of the disease is termed:

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

When a disease results in a structural change in an organ that interferes with its functioning, this is a/an:

The profuse secretion of sweat associated with an elevated body temperature, certain disease conditions, physical exertion, exposure to heat and mental or emotional stress is termed:

A nurse is checking a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following times should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?

Adventitious breath sounds that have a whistling or sighing sound due to narrowing of the lumen of a respiratory passage are termed: