Any disturbance of the structure or function of the body is a pathological condition. This condition is termed a/an:

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

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

While conducting an assessment of the patient, the nurse recognizes that after verifying biographical data, the initial step is:

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:

Free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or a cavity 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:

The protective response of body tissues to irritation, injury or pathogens is:

The nurse is obtaining a history of the patient's present illness. The PQRST system is being used for the interview. In this system the R is:

A nursing assessment is a process of collecting data to establish a database. The information contained in the database is the basis for:

A nurse is checking a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following times should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?