73.  A nurse is using the finger pads to palpate a client’s dorsalis pedis pulse but is unable to feel. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to perform next?

Question 41 The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient and notes that the temperature is 98.8° F (36° C). How will the nurse interpret this finding?

Question 22 A nurse is planning care for a patient going to surgery. Who is responsible for informing the patient about the surgery along with possible risks, complications, and benefits?

Question 49 When assessing the blood pressure, which of the following findings may result from using a cuff that is too large?

Question 60 A nurse is caring for a patient who recently had abdominal surgery and is experiencing severe pain. The patient’s blood pressure is 110/60 mm Hg, and heart rate is 60 beats/min. Additionally, the patient does not appear to be in any physical distress. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

Question 29 Which data do nurses document under the heading Past Health History?  (Select all that apply.)

Question 40 A nurse is obtaining a patient’s radial pulse and identifies that the rhythm is irregular.  What should the nurse do next?

Question 36 When moving your patient from the bed to the chair, the patient complains of “feeling dizzy”.  Before notifying the primary healthcare provider, the nurse should first:

Question 4 The client goes to her primary health care provider for treatment.  Which health care services is this an example of?

Question 34 The nurse is working the night shift on a surgical unit and is making 0400 rounds. The nurse notices that the patient’s temperature is 99.8° F (36° C), whereas at 1600 the preceding day, it was 98.6° F (37° C). What should the nurse do?