The nurse is assigned a bedbound client who is unable to change positions. What would the nurse teach the client and family regarding the prevention of pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply)
The nurse is conducting a health history with a female clien…
The nurse is conducting a health history with a female client who reports upper back and jaw pain. In order to assess the client’s risk for a cardiac event, which question should the nurse ask first?
The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment for a client…
The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment for a client. What step(s) should the nurse take during the assessment? (Select all that apply)
The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted client. What inte…
The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted client. What intervention can best ensure a private and confidential environment for the client?
Which nursing action should the RN do next after assessing a…
Which nursing action should the RN do next after assessing a client who has thick, white plaques on his tongue and hard palate?
A client has sought care because of chronic constipation. Du…
A client has sought care because of chronic constipation. During the health history interview, the nurse should address what potential contributing factor?
A nurse is palpating a client’s neck and finds an enlarged t…
A nurse is palpating a client’s neck and finds an enlarged thyroid gland. The nurse knows that the next step is to
A male college student presents to the student health clinic…
A male college student presents to the student health clinic with reports of night-time headaches for the past 2 weeks. They deny nausea or photosensitivity but state that they have noticed their eyes are tearing and their nose runs a lot. They are stressed because of final exams and confess to drinking more alcohol than normal. The nurse recognizes these findings as indicative of what type of headache?
A nurse is clustering data after performing a comprehensive…
A nurse is clustering data after performing a comprehensive assessment on an older adult client. The nurse notes the following findings: bilateral joint pain and stiffness that is worse in the morning and after sitting for long periods of time. Pain and stiffness improve with movement. What is the best action of the nurse?
An older client is admitted with complaints of nocturia. Wha…
An older client is admitted with complaints of nocturia. What question would the nurse ask the client to validate the client’s complaint?