Mr.Smith is a 78 year old man with concerns about pain on inhalation, occasional cough and some shortness of breath upon exertion. Mr. Smith lives alone and is independent in all activities. Mr. Smith states that during a time when he was coughing, he became dizzy and fell. You evaluate Mr. Smith and find some ecchymotic areas to his left hip. What would be considered an objective finding from his history and physical exam?

Your assessment of an 18 year old reveals a normal respiratory rate, tactile fremitus equal, AP

Which special tests are used as part of a comprehensive exam to help the advanced practice nurse determine the presence of an appendicitis? 

This diagnosis should be considered when lesions are commonly grouped in a linear pattern is:

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client for signs of postpartum depression. Which statement by the client is most concerning?

Which diagnosis is MOST likely for an individual with symptoms of hypersomnia, fatigue, impaired concentration, helpless feelings, self-blame, and decreased appetite for the past two weeks?

A nurse is assessing a newborn for signs of neonatal sepsis. Which symptom requires immediate intervention?

A nurse is monitoring a laboring client at 38 weeks gestation who has been receiving oxytocin for labor augmentation. The FHR tracing shows a gradual decrease in FHR beginning at the peak of contractions and returning to baseline after the contraction ends. The client is lying supine, and her blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. What type of deceleration is present, and what is the most likely cause?

A new mother refuses the vitamin K injection for her newborn, stating, “I read that babies are born perfect and dont need extra shots.” What is the nurses best response?

A nurse is monitoring a postpartum client 2 hours after a vaginal delivery. Which finding requires the most immediate intervention?