A 58-year-old male with a history of hypertension and type 2…

A 58-year-old male with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents for a routine vascular assessment. The nurse is unable to palpate the radial and ulnar pulses bilaterally after warming the client’s hands. Capillary refill is brisk and there are no signs of pallor or cyanosis. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A 45-year-old client presents to the clinic with complaints…

A 45-year-old client presents to the clinic with complaints of a persistent blocked sensation in the upper portion of the nasal passage. During the history, the client states that this has been ongoing for several months. Based on this report, which symptom would the nurse expect to be most prominent?