A nurse is assessing a client's cardiovascular system. To palpate for unexpected pulsations in the pulmonic area, at which anatomical location should the nurse place her fingers?

A nurse is interviewing a male client who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most beneficial in communicating with this client?

A 30-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been very unsteady and has had difficulty in maintaining her balance. Which area of the brain that is related to these findings would concern the nurse?

The nurse is assessing the neurologic status of a patient who has a late-stage brain tumor. With the reflex hammer, the nurse draws a light stroke up the lateral side of the sole of the foot and inward, across the ball of the foot. In response, the patient's toes fan out, and the big toe shows dorsiflexion. The nurse interprets this result as:

A young swimmer comes to the sports clinic complaining of a very sore shoulder. He was running at the pool, slipped on some wet concrete, and tried to catch himself with his outstretched hand. He landed on his outstretched hand and has not been able to move his shoulder since. The nurses notices a length discrepancy between his two arms. The nurse suspects:

The nurse is reviewing concepts of cultural aspects of pain. Which statement is true regarding pain?

A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves as part of a neurological examination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess cranial nerve 11?

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

The nurse is conducting a class on priority setting for a group of new graduate nurses. Which is an example of a first level priority problem?

The nurse is testing the function of CN XI. Which statement best describes the response the nurse should expect if this nerve is intact? The patient.

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