A newly admitted patient is having generalized anxiety, headache with pain level 4/10, and shortness of breath at rest. How should the nurse prioritize these problems?

When assessing muscle strength, the nurse observes that a patient has complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance. What grade of muscle strength should the nurse record using a 0- to 5-point scale?

The nurse should use which test to check for large amounts of fluid around the patella?

The nurse is reviewing a patient's medical record and notes that he is in a coma. Using the Glasgow Coma Scale, which number indicates that the patient is in a coma?

The nurse is teaching a class on preventing osteoporosis to a group of perimenopausal women.
Which of these actions is the best way to prevent or delay bone loss in this group?

A nurse needs to obtain anthropometric measures of an 80-year-old client. Which of the following statements is true regarding this situation?

To enhance muscle relaxation prior to an abdominal examination the nurse would

During a cardiovascular assessment of an 80-year-old adult, a nurse should consider which of the following as expected findings?

Which assessment finding(s) for a client with hypothyroidism should the nurse document as abnormal? Select all that apply.

The nurse stands behind the client and whispers "5-B-6." This technique is used to assess which of the following Cranial Nerves?

When performing a physical assessment of a client's maxillary the nurse should.