The nurse observes the presence of brittle, concave curves to the nails of a client on assessment. Which information should the nurse obtain from the client that may explain the appearance of the nails?

The nurse completes palpation of the thoracic region on an adult client. Which finding is considered normal for this client?

The nurse observes an older adult client walking aimlessly in the hallway and staring straight ahead with a blank expression. How should the nurse enter documentation of this finding in the client's electronic medical record (EMR)?

While observing a client's face, which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

An adult client exhibits an allergic reaction to an insect bite. The nurse should observe the client's skin for which finding?

While percussing the borders of the heart, the nurse picks up an area of dullness beginning at the 5th left intercostal space and moving upward to the 2nd left intercostal space at the sternal border. What do these findings indicate?

While obtaining a client's health history related to smoking cigarettes, the nurse plans to determine the client's smoking pack years. What information should the nurse obtain for this calculation? Select all that apply.

The client with a cast must have a neurovascular assessment every hour for the first 24 hours and then every 4 to 8 hours after the cast has dried. Assessment of the skin, movement, sensation, pulses, pain and capillary refill are areas of concern.

When assessing the client's capillary refill status, what would be considered during the procedure? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing the client for bowel sounds.

Which intervention(s) would be indicated to assess bowel sounds? Select all that apply.

Heart sounds are loudest for Sl at the

Which assessment finding supports the client statement, "My feet swell all the time?"