A nurse palpates the pulse of a client and documents the following: 6/6/12 pulse 85 and regular, 3+ and equal in radial, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis. What does the number "+3" represent?

An elderly resident of a long-term care facility has developed diarrhea and dehydration as a result of exposure to clostridium difficile during a recent outbreak. The resident's primary care provider has consequently prescribed the antibiotic metronidazole (Flagyl). Which model of health promotion and illness prevention is most clearly evident in these events?

The nurse is admitting a new client to the unit. The nurse notes that this client would need an alternate meal choice when the menu specified pork for a meal. Members of which cultural group might request an alternative meal choice?

A client is prescribed a diuretic for swelling of the lower extremities. The nurse should teach the client about the effect of the medication on the client's urinary output.

The client who has sleep apnoea reports falling asleep while driving, almost being involved in an accident, and frequent episodes of sleepwalking. What nursing diagnosis should be a priority for this client?

Which is an example of a closed-ended question or statement?

How would a nurse document the condition in which a client has a normal state of awareness?

A client is experiencing hypoxia. The nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate is:

A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to effectively deep breathe. Which instruction would be included?

A client recovering from surgery asks the nurse why turning, deep breathing, and coughing exercises need to be done. How should the nurse respond?

Which of the following statements is true regarding types of health care agencies?