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

Although the signs and symptoms of both infection and inflammation include erythema, edema, and pain, the major difference is that inflammation:

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

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:

The technique used in physical examination where the examiner feels the texture, size, consistency and location of certain parts of the body with the hands s

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

The elderly patient is being assessed for skin turgor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries is termed:

The nurse has been assigned to care for a 62 year-old man. After introducing herself to the patient and explaining that she will be performing a nursing assessment, what is the first area to be assessed after taking vital signs?

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

An abnormal rapid rate of breathing seen in many disease conditions is called: