The profuse secretion of sweat associated with an elevated body temperature, certain disease conditions, physical exertion, exposure to heat and mental or emotional stress is termed:

Redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries is termed:

Listening for bowel sounds is done over all four quadrants of the abdomen using the diaphragm of the stethoscope. The normal rate of bowel sounds per minute is:

While conducting an assessment of the patient, the nurse recognizes that after verifying biographical data, the initial step is:

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces is described as:

Fluid, cells or other substances that have been slowly discharged from body cells or blood vessels, through small pores or breaks in the cell membrane are called:

The most frequently used skill in the physical nursing assessment is:

When performing a physical examination of the patient, the nurse uses a technique that is particularly useful in identifying areas of tenderness. This technique is:

During the nursing interview, several histories are taken. The history that involves data concerning habits and lifestyle patterns is called:

A nurse is checking a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following times should the nurse auscultate the client's abdomen?

Although the signs and symptoms of both infection and inflammation include erythema, edema, and pain, the major difference is that inflammation: