For visualization of the pleurae, lower and middle mediastinum, and pericardium, the surgeon would need a:

While performing an assessment the nurse presses the client’s arm with the tip of their thumb, holds for a few seconds and releases. The nurse observes the client as shown. What is the nurse assessing? pitting edema.png

The nurse is assessing a client who experienced a CVA (stroke) 7 weeks prior and has a loss of mobility. Because the client spends so much time immobilized, the nurse recognizes the importance of screening for pressure ulcers. Which of the following assessment findings would signal to the nurse an early sign of skin breakdown? 

The nurse has an order to infuse 500 mL of Normal Saline IV at 75 mL/hr. The nurse has a tubing with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min will the nurse infuse? (Enter the number only in the blank. Round to the whole number)

The order is for Amoxicillin 425 mg per dose. Available is Amoxicillin 250mg/5 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? (Enter the number only in the blank. Round to the tenths place)

The patient tells the nurse of a long history of smoking. Which area of the tongue would the RN assess for possible tongue cancer?

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 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 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 intervention can best ensure a private and confidential environment for the client?