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a. Choose the most appropriate sentence using the present perfect tense to describe the patient's

condition (improvement or worsening).

1. During the last check-up, the patient’s wound showed progress in healing. How should the nurse
document this?
a. “The condition of the wound has not improved at all.”
b. “The wound has completely healed since the previous visit.”
c. “The wound has shown a noticeable improvement recently.”
d. “The patient’s wound has not healed as expected this week.”
e. “The healing process has been slow, but some progress is evident.”

2. Despite consistent treatment, the patient’s blood pressure remains uncontrolled. What report
would be accurate?
a. “The patient has achieved normal blood pressure over the past week.”
b. “There has been no significant change in the patient’s blood pressure.”
c. “The patient’s blood pressure has worsened despite the ongoing care.”
d. “The blood pressure readings have stabilized after the latest medication.”
e. “The patient’s blood pressure has slightly improved with the new treatment.”

3. The patient’s appetite appears to have increased since last week. What should the nurse say?
a. “There has been no significant change in the patient’s appetite.”
b. “The appetite level has dropped since the previous assessment.”
c. “The patient has consistently avoided food over the last few days.”
d. “The patient has been eating less food despite the recovery efforts.”
e. “The patient’s appetite has improved noticeably over the past week.”

4. The patient continues to experience recurring fevers even after taking antipyretics. What should
the nurse note?
a. “The fever has shown no signs of improvement or resolution.”
b. “The fever has stopped recurring since the last dose of antipyretics.”
c. “The patient’s fever has remained constant despite the interventions.”
d. “The patient has experienced a slight reduction in fever, but it persists.”
e. “The fever has resolved completely after taking the prescribed medication.”

5. The patient’s oxygen saturation level is showing signs of improvement. What observation is
accurate?
a. “The oxygen level has dropped since the previous observation.”
b. “There has been no improvement in the oxygen saturation levels.”
c. “The patient has maintained low oxygen levels despite the therapy”
d. “The patient’s oxygen saturation has improved noticeably this week.”
e. “The oxygen levels have been stable throughout the treatment period.”

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