An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces is described as:

Short, discrete, interrupted crackling or bubbling adventitious breath sounds heard most commonly on inspiration is termed:

The profuse secretion of sweat associated with an elevated body temperature, certain disease conditions, physical exertion, exposure to heat and mental or emotional stress is termed:

A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has dehydration. Which findings should the nurse expect?

Discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membranes caused by extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissue is termed:

When performing a physical examination of the patient, the nurse uses a technique that is particularly useful in identifying areas of tenderness. This technique is:

The nurse is collecting data during an initial assessment. The patient tells the nurse, "i have a tremendous headache and my stomach is upset." These findings are called:

There are four categories of factors that increase the individual's vulnerability to developing a disease. These categories are genetic, physiological, age and lifestyle. These factors are called:

Febrile is an abnormal elevation of:

The term used to describe a disease where there has been a partial or complete disappearance of clinical and subjective characteristics of the disease is:

The nurse uses a systematic method for collecting data on all body systems including normal functioning and any noted changes. This system is: