The nurse cannot palpate the peripheral pulse of a client.  What should the nurse do next?

The nurse is performing the CAGE questionnaire to screen for a possible alcohol use disorder. What is the correct information that describes the questionnaire?

Identify the most appropriate interview techniques for an older adult.

Identify the assessments included when a nurse documents “Alert and oriented times 4.” Select all that apply. 

The nurse noted that the elderly client’s systolic BP dropped from 130 to 100 mmHg from a lying to a sitting position.  His HR increased from 72 to 92. The client reported feeling dizzy. What does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

The client reports 8/10 pain and describes it as “burning like an electric current”.  What type of pain does the nurse suspect?

Identify the correct statement regarding use of a temporal thermometer.

Identify an example of a SOGI question.

The nurse documented the following information: The client maintains appropriate eye contact, has a pleasant disposition, has clear, articulate speech, and is well-groomed. What aspect of the general survey did the nurse assess?

Why should a nurse collect a family history from the client?