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?

During discharge planning, the nurse is responsible for teaching the client how to maintain comfort, promote healing, and restore wellness. However, one of the actions listed below is not correct.

The nurse is identifying outcomes for a client with the nursing diagnosis of Stress Urinary Incontinence. Which outcome would be related to sphincter incompetence?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding informed consent?

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?

A client with an upper respiratory infection (common cold) tells the nurse, "I am so angry because the nurse practitioner would not give me an antibiotic." What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

During a particularly heated staff meeting regarding staff assignments, the nurse manager makes this comment: "When you all can come to a decision, let me know and we'll move on from there." This leader is best identified as which of the following?

A client visits a health care facility reporting loss of appetite following a prolonged illness. How should the nurse document the client's condition?

The nurse manager has determined that a new staff nurse is demonstrating characteristics of a critical thinker. Which of the following did the manager observe the nurse perform? Select all that apply.

When planning interventions to promote a client's appetite, which of the following would be included in the client's plan?

The attributes of a professional nurse are: