A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs. Which vital sign reflects the number of times the heart beats per minute?

A nurse is assessing a client's oxygen saturation level using a pulse oximeter. Which oxygen saturation level indicates the need for immediate intervention?

A nurse is assessing a client's pain using a pain scale. Which pain scale is commonly used for children who are too young to verbalize their pain intensity?

A nurse is assessing a client's blood pressure using a manual sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. What action should the nurse take to obtain an accurate blood pressure reading?

A nurse is assessing a client's respiratory rate and finds it to be 8 breaths per minute. What action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client's blood pressure and finds a significant difference between the blood pressure readings in the client's right and left arms. What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client's body temperature using a temporal artery thermometer. How should the nurse use the temporal artery thermometer?

A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs. Which vital sign reflects the number of times the heart beats per minute?

A nurse is assessing a client's pulse oximetry reading and notices that the waveform is irregular and inconsistent. What action should the nurse take?

1. During a physical assessment, the nurse observes that a client's blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg. What action should the nurse take?