The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. The correct action by the nurse is reflected by which statement?

A) Performs the examination from the left side of the bed
B) Examines tender or painful areas first to help relieve the patient's anxiety
C) Follows the same examination sequence, regardless of the patient's age or condition
D) Organizes the assessment to ensure that the patient does not change positions too often

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Jerri Soulivong · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The steps of the assessment should be organized to ensure that the patient does not change positions too often. The examiner will need to perform the examination on both sides of the bed in order to complete a full examination. Tender or painful areas should be assessed last. The sequence of the steps of the assessment may differ, depending on the age of the person and the examiner's preference.

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