The morning nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted…

The morning nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted during the night with rectal bleeding. When making rounds, the nurse observes that the client’s face is ashen in color and the skin is cool and clammy.  What type of physical assessment is the nurse conducting?

A client was in a motor vehicle accident 2 weeks ago and suf…

A client was in a motor vehicle accident 2 weeks ago and suffered a right hip fracture. The nurse knows that the client’s ambulation activities could decrease the risk for a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Which direct care should the nurse implement to establish safe ambulation?