A nurse is taking an admission history from a client who reports Raynaud's disease. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as a potential trigger for exacerbations of Raynaud's?

A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicates a client is experiencing referred pain?

A nurse is admitting a middle adult client who has cirrhosis. Findings upon admission:

The nurse is assessing the client 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings?

For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, a sign of potential improvement, or a sign of potential worsening condition.

A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a burn injury. After securing the client's airway, which of the following interventions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a herniated disc and is scheduled for a peripheral nerve block. The client tells the nurse, "I am afraid to have this procedure." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease. During weekly home visits, the nurse notices that the client's caregiver is tired, irritable, and impatient with the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the caregiver?

A nurse is assessing a client who had a total thyroidectomy 4 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report?

A nurse is reviewing the client's diagnostic results and vital signs.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to receive a client from surgery following a transverse colon resection with colostomy placement. The nurse should expect to assess the stoma at which of the following locations? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

A nurse in the emergency department is managing the care of a client who has an electrical shock injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is experiencing dehydration?