In performing a voice test to assess hearing, which of these actions would the nurse perform?

A nurse is precepting a new graduate nurse on the telemetry unit. The new graduate nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a hospitalized client without a history of gastrointestinal abnormalities. Click to indicate the corresponding number for each of the following assessment techniques in order of performance.

During an abdominal assessment, the nurse tests for a fluid wave. What condition would produce a positive fluid wave test?

A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a physical examination. During the abdominal assessment, the nurse percusses the abdomen and notices an area of dullness above the right costal margin of approximately 11 cm. How should the nurse proceed?

The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a patient. Which statement is most appropriate?

A nurse is educating a patient regarding arterial insufficiency. The nurse knows the patient has a correct understanding of arterial risk factors by listing the following:

The nurse in the family practice clinic is educating a newly graduated nurse on how to correctly use a penlight. The nurse creates the expected outcome: After the review session, the newly graduated nurse will verbalize appropriate penlight examination techniques.

For each statement below, click to specify whether it indicates the outcome was met or not met.

Which of the following should the nurse perform to assess the arterial function of the lower extremities?

When assessing the pupillary light reflex or PERRL (pupils, round, reactive to light), the nurse should use which technique?

The nurse is performing an assessment on an adult. The adult's vital signs are normal, and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. What should the nurse do next?

When assessing the abdomen most health care providers divide the abdomen into how many sections?