The nurse obtains information when performing a focused assessment of a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has been admitted with increasing dyspnea (shortness of breath) over the last 3 days. Which finding is most important to report to the health care provider?

The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client for heart failure. What findings would the nurse expect to find during the assessment? Select all that apply.

When listening to heart sounds, which valve closures are heard best at the base of the heart. Select all that apply.

Which finding would be of MOST concern when the nurse assesses a client with emphysema (COPD)?

When the nurse manager is evaluating the care of a client receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula, which finding indicates a need for more staff education about oxygen therapy?

A nurse is providing care to a culturally diverse population. Which action indicates the nurse is successful in the role of providing culturally responsive care?

The nurse wants to prevent venous thrombus (DVT) formation in a client after surgery. What action should the nurse delegate to the certified nursing assistant/patient care assistant to help prevent DVT formation in the client?

A client is admitted with a venous insufficiency of the right leg. What assessment findings does the nurse expect to find with this condition?

When assessing tactile fremitus, increased tactile fremitus is expected under which condition?

When teaching a health promotion class at a retirement home for individuals 65 or greater, which information would the nurse include about ways to decrease the spread of respiratory infections?

The nurse is asked to describe what the heart sound S1 represents. What would be the correct response by the nurse?