The nurse suspects that a patient has hyperthyroidism, and the laboratory data indicate that the patient's T4 and T3 hormone levels are elevated. Which of these findings would the nurse most likely find on examination?

During an admission assessment, the nurse notices that a male patient has an enlarged and rather thick skull. The nurse suspects acromegaly. What additional finding would the nurse assess for to confirm this suspicion?

A patient's laboratory data reveal an elevated thyroxine (T4) level. What gland should the nurse assess?

A nurse is auscultating the aortic area and knows it is in which of the following areas:

The nurse percusses a client with COPD and expects to hear:

A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic respiratory insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to find because of the long- term inadequate tissue perfusion?

Skin Assessment

Highlight the abnormal findings that the nurse should be concerned about. Select all that apply.

A 40-year-old woman reports a change in mole size, accompanied by color changes, itching, burning, and bleeding over the past month. She has a dark complexion and has no family history of skin cancer, but she has had many blistering sunburns in the past.

Mrs. Helms is sitting on the side of the bed, leaning forward, with her arms on the bedside table. What would this indicate to you?

A nurse is auscultating heart sounds and hears a murmur. What should be included in the nurse's documentation? Select all that apply.

A 92-year-old patient has had a stroke. The right side of his face is drooping. The nurse might also suspect which of these assessment findings?

The nurse palpates a swollen inguinal lymph node. Which assessment should the nurse perform next?