During a physical examination of a client's breast, which finding would the nurse recognize as a possible indication of a malignant tumor?

While completing a comprehensive assessment of a client who is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, the objective data revealed the client's nails appear convexed and wide with an angle greater than 160 degrees. How would the nurse document this finding?

The nurse receives four clients in the emergency department from triage at the same time. Which client requires the nurse's immediate attention?

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted two days ago and diagnosed with influenza and acute otitis media.

Admitting diagnosis

Influenza

Acute otitis media

Complete the sentence by using the list of options

A nurse is caring for a patient in the endocrinologist outpatient clinic.

When completing the assessment at 0810, which of the findings listed below would require a follow-up by the nurse?

Click to highlight the statements in the assessment findings that require follow-up by the nurse.

• Axillary temperature 100.5° F
• Heart rate 105/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min

The client is 34 years of age. States she has a bowel movement after every meal, heat intolerance, and nervousness. The client has lost 20 pounds in the last month without dieting or a change in physical activity. She exercises 4-5 times per week for 45 minutes at a time. States at times during exercise, she experiences irregular heartbeat.

A nurse in the community clinic is providing care to a client who is anxious and hyperventilating. What should the nurse do to reduce the risk of respiratory alkalosis?

A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client that has a serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq (3.5-5.0 mEq). What statements made by the client indicate a potential cause of this clinical manifestation? Select All That Apply.

A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is experiencing age-related changes. Which findings should the nurse expect?

Select the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the sentences. 

The client is most likely exhibiting

The nurse is collecting a medical history on a 34-year old client. The client reports: "I take oral antibiotics whenever she gets a sore throat, because she cannot afford to lose any time at work". What is the nurse's best response?

While conducting a focused neurological assessment, the nurse includes testing the function of cranial nerve XI in a client. What assessment findings indicate the nerve is intact and functioning?