An older male client reports to the nurse that his feet are cold.

Before covering the client’s feet, which assessment(s) should the nurse complete? Select all that apply.

Heart sounds are loudest for S1 at the ______ and S2 at the _____.

During an abdominal assessment, a client with a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C) experiences pain and abruptly stops inhaling during deep palpation.

Which prescription is most important for the nurse to implement?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client with pyelonephritis who has urgency and burning while urinating.

Which finding indicates an expected response when the nurse percusses the costovertebral angle?

The nurse is examining an older female client and suspects that she has a dysfunction in her hip region. Which procedure should the nurse perform to further assess for hip dysfunction?

The nurse assesses a client who comes to the clinic with neck stiffness and discomfort. Which finding of the cervical spine should the nurse inquire further about lifestyle habits?

A nurse is caring for a 57-year-old female client in the emergency department who presents with joint pain and stiffness in her hands. The client has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

A nurse is analyzing the assessment findings. Which findings are indicative of rheumatoid arthritis? Select all that apply.

The nurse is examining a female client who states she has no complaints, so has not had a physical examination for over 5 years.

The nurse palpates enlarged lymph nodes in the axilla. Which finding is most important for the nurse to describe when reporting to the healthcare provider?

A client is being evaluated for environmental allergies.

While examining the client’s nasal passage, which finding suggests to the nurse that the client is experiencing allergic rhinitis?

An adult client presents with gnawing epigastric pain.

The pain is worse when the client is hungry and abates after eating something.

Which problem do these symptoms suggest?

The nurse is assessing a young adult female who is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and has a body mass index (BMI) score of 32 kg/m². Based on this BMI, what should the nurse deduce about this client’s general health?