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In determining a patient’s chief complaint, which of the following would be appropriate?

Good history taking involves the collection of objective and subjective data.  All of the following are examples of subjective data with the exception of the patient’s:

Which of the following are true regarding objective and subjective data? Subjective data are perceived by the affected individual Objective data include signs that can be seen, heard, or felt Objective data is more important than subjective data

An older adult is having difficulty swallowing. What position should the nurse recommend to aid in swallowing?

The nurse initiates the application of a draw sheet on every bedfast patient on her unit to facilitate lifting and to prevent _________ forces.

At mealtime, the older adult seems to be eating less food than would be adequate. Compared to the younger adult, what is a requirement for the older adult?

What is the stage of family development that begins when the couple acknowledges that they are considering marriage?

For what is the older adult patient at increased risk because of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system?

The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:

When an older female patient complains of painful sexual intercourse, what should the nurse recognize as the probable cause?