CASAL 1 Pre-assessment 1 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is taking a health history of a newly admitted patient with a diagnosis rule/out bowel obstruction. Which of the following is the priority question to ask the patient? A. Describe your bowel movements B. How often do you have a bowel movement? C. When was the last time you moved your bowels? D. Do you routinely use stool softeners, laxatives, or enemas? - answer>>>C The nurse prepares to conduct a general survey on an adult patient. Which assessment is performed first while the nurse initiates the nurse-patient relationship? A. Appearance and behavior B. Measurement of viral signs C. Observing specific body systems D. Conducting a detailed health history - answer>>>A The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old man with diarrhea. Of the following problems, which is the most important to consider? A. Malnutrition B. Dehydration C. Skin breakdown D. Incontinence - answer>>>B The nurse recognizes which patient needs to use a fracture pan for a bowel movement? A. The patient who is obese B. The patient experiencing confusion C. The patient on bed rest D. A patient recovering from hip surgery - answer>>>DAn older adult has limited mobility