Question

In her new job as a nurse, Denise has been instructed to divide her verbal reports into basic information, patient status, and interventions and response. Which statement provides information about the patient’s status?
The patient is married and has a child.
The patient’s vital signs are normal.
The patient arrived at around 6 a.m.
The patient will need pain medication.

Answer 1

"The patient’s vital signs are normal."

Rationale: "Patient status" describes the current clinical condition (vitals, mental status, pain level, wound appearance). Marital status and arrival time are basic demographic/admission information; need for pain medication relates to interventions/plan.