A client is brought to the acute hospital setting with severe abdominal pain. The nurse is evaluating a new graduate's ability to perform a referred rebound tenderness test. The nurse identifies correct technique when the new graduate is observed pressing deeply at which abdominal location?

A nurse experiences difficulty auscultating the heart sounds of a client. What should the nurse do to assure they are able to auscultate the heart sounds?

The nurse is assessing a client in the acute care setting who has had a history of osteoarthritis. The client states that they have been taking ibuprofen four times a day for over five months and their pain continues to be poorly controlled despite all of their efforts. What is another assessment finding the nurse might anticipate for this client?

A client has come into the clinic with complaints of anorexia for one month with a noted 20-pound weight loss in the past six weeks. The nurse notes mild edema to the lower extremities, thin, dry hair, and brittle nails. What deficiency are these findings most likely related to?

An older adult client reports that they are experiencing severe trunk pain and is concerned that it might be shingles. Which type of lesion would the nurse most likely assess if shingles were present?

The nurse is preparing to perform a focused respiratory assessment on a client. The nurse should be cognizant of what anatomical characteristic of the lungs?

A client exhibits many of the most common signs and symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. What interview question addresses the most plausible cause of the client's health problem?

A 45-year-old client with dark skin tone comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination. During the examination, the nurse notices areas of hyperpigmentation around the neck and in the axillae. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is performing an assessment of a client admitted to the emergency department with respiratory distress. The nurse should carefully inspect which part of the body to identify central cyanosis?

A nurse is preparing to examine the chest, extremities, and peripheral pulses of a client who has low back pain. What is the best position to place this client in to assure they are comfortable for the exam?

The nurse has completed the comprehensive health assessment of a client who has been admitted for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. Following the completion of this assessment, why does the nurse periodically perform a partial assessment of the client?