Which special tests are used as part of a comprehensive exam to help the advanced practice nurse determine the presence of an appendicitis? 

This diagnosis should be considered when lesions are commonly grouped in a linear pattern is:

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client for signs of postpartum depression. Which statement by the client is most concerning?

Which diagnosis is MOST likely for an individual with symptoms of hypersomnia, fatigue, impaired concentration, helpless feelings, self-blame, and decreased appetite for the past two weeks?

A nurse is assessing a newborn for signs of neonatal sepsis. Which symptom requires immediate intervention?

A nurse is monitoring a laboring client at 38 weeks gestation who has been receiving oxytocin for labor augmentation. The FHR tracing shows a gradual decrease in FHR beginning at the peak of contractions and returning to baseline after the contraction ends. The client is lying supine, and her blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. What type of deceleration is present, and what is the most likely cause?

A new mother refuses the vitamin K injection for her newborn, stating, “I read that babies are born perfect and dont need extra shots.” What is the nurses best response?

A nurse is monitoring a postpartum client 2 hours after a vaginal delivery. Which finding requires the most immediate intervention?

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 24 weeks gestation. Where should the nurse expect to palpate the uterine fundus?

A nurse is monitoring a laboring client at 6 cm dilation using continuous fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring. The FHR tracing shows a gradual decrease starting at the onset of contractions, reaching its lowest point at the peak, and returning to baseline before the contraction ends. What type of deceleration is present, and what is the most likely cause?