The nurse is teaching a group of unlicensed assistive personnel about the stethoscope. Which statements about the stethoscope are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

Linea nigra is commonly found on the abdomens of:

A nurse is completing a client's history and physical examination. Which information should the nurse consider subjective data?

A nurse is assessing a client with a history of heart failure who presents with severe edema in the lower extremities. The nurse would document the presence of +4 pitting edema after noting which finding?

A nurse is caring for a client who has an elevated potassium level and is on a cardiac monitor. The nurse is aware that hyperkalemia may be associated with changes to the T-wave. On the graphic, point and click on the area of the electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the T-wave.

(Selectable areas, or "Hot Spots," can be found by moving your cursor over the artwork until the cursor changes appearance, usually into a hand. Click only on the Hot Spot that corresponds to your answer.)

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. Which finding should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?

How should the nurse interpret the rhythm shown on the electrocardiogram strip shown in the diagram?

What is the rate on the rhythm strip in the image below?

A nurse is assessing a client for early manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which change is a manifestation of RA?

A nurse is assessing a client's radial pulse and determines that the pulse is irregular. Which action should the nurse take?

Providing a safe and comfortable environment, applying critical thinking, and identifying cues presented by the patient is