An adult client tells the nurse that his father died of a massive coronary attack at the age of 65. The nurse should explain to the client that one of the risk factors for coronary heart disease is

The nurse is assessing pain of a newly admitted mentally challenged client who fell at home and broke their leg. Which pain scale is most appropriate to assess this client’s pain?

The nurse assesses a client’s lower extremities and notes what looks like edema of the right foot and ankle. What would the nurse do next?

A client has been admitted to the med/surg floor. Upon assessment the nurse identifies a respiratory rate of 15 breaths per minute. The nurse would document this as what type of respirations?

Nursing students are learning about age related changes in the older adult. The faculty knows the students need no further teaching when they verbalize what age-related changes occur in all older adults?

An older adult client presents with severe, cramping-type leg pain when walking, which is relieved by rest. The client also has cool, pale feet when elevated and capillary refill in the toes of 4 to 6 seconds. Which of the following would the RN suspect?

The nurse is teaching the client about how lifestyle can play a part in developing risk factors for stroke. Which of the following can greatly reduce a client’s risk for stroke? (Select all that apply)

A client is admitted to the hospital with chest pain. The patient does not answer questions appropriately and says, “Speak up, I can’t hear you”. The nurse suspects a hearing loss in one or both ears. The nurse tests for hearing by using the

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. What is the main reason the RN will auscultate the abdomen before palpating?

The nurse has assessed the following vital signs. Which vital signs would the nurse document as abnormal? (Select all that apply)