Which data does a nurse collect during the general survey when meeting a patient for the first time? (Select all that apply.)
A) Gait
B) Muscle strength
C) Heart sounds
D) Hearing and speech abilities
E) Mood or affect
F) Position of the trachea

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The data in options A, D, and E are observed during the general survey as the patient enters the examination area and greets the nurse. Although the nurse could detect firmness in a patient's handshake, muscle strength testing is performed during the examination if indicated, not during the general survey. Data about heart sounds are collected during auscultation of the chest. Position of the trachea is determined by palpating the trachea during the examination.

Which Data Does a Nurse Collect During the General Survey