The nurse is preparing to assess the abdomen of a client who is complaining of abdominal pain. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A student nurse is reviewing the electrical conduction syste…
A student nurse is reviewing the electrical conduction system of the heart. The student should be aware that the electrical signal originates in which of the following locations?
The nurse is gathering the necessary equipment to exam a cli…
The nurse is gathering the necessary equipment to exam a client’s ears. The nurse will be conducting the Rinne test. Which of the following should the nurse obtain?
A client weighs 85 pounds. The nurse would document this as…
A client weighs 85 pounds. The nurse would document this as how many kilograms? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. _______
A young female client refuses treatment for a sexually trans…
A young female client refuses treatment for a sexually transmitted infection. The nurse explains that lack of treatment may put her at risk for which condition?
The nurse notes that the patient’s temperature has risen ove…
The nurse notes that the patient’s temperature has risen over the past 24 hours from 98.8 ◦F (37.1◦C) to 101.6◦F (38.7◦C). The nurse completes a head-to-toe assessment and documents the following nurse’s note: History & Physical Nurse’s Notes Vital Signs Laboratory Diagnostic Results Provider’s Orders MAR 4/29/2021 1400 Temp 101.6◦F (38.7◦C), pulse 98, resp 24, BP 132/78 Lung sounds clear, diminished in bases, harsh cough noted. No sputum. Denies chest pain. Abdomen soft. Positive bowel sounds. Last BM this morning. Voiding dark amber urine. Gait steady on ambulation. No lower extremity edema. ————— F. Nightingale, RN What would be the nurse’s next action?
The nurse is preparing to assess a client’s apical impulse….
The nurse is preparing to assess a client’s apical impulse. The nurse should auscultate at which location?
The nurse is assessing the gastrointestinal system of an 81-…
The nurse is assessing the gastrointestinal system of an 81-year-old patient. What age related assessment cue should the nurse consider when collecting and analyzing assessment data?
The nurse is examining a 4-year-old girl who is being treate…
The nurse is examining a 4-year-old girl who is being treated for a burn. When determining whether the burn may be the result of abuse, what assessment parameters should the nurse consider? Select all that apply (There are 4 correct answers).
A nurse is admitting a client who is from another culture. P…
A nurse is admitting a client who is from another culture. Prior to caring for a client from another culture, the nurse should place priority importance on which action?