There are four categories of factors that increase the individual's vulnerability to developing a disease. These categories are genetic, physiological, age and lifestyle. These factors are called:

You answer Ms. B's call light just after lunch. She complains of severe abdominal pain. What type of assessment should you perform?

As the assessment continues the nurse notes an abnormal swishing sound with auscultation of the carotid artery. The term for this sound is:

Short, discrete, interrupted crackling or bubbling adventitious breath sounds heard most commonly on inspiration is termed:

When the patient asked the nurse how long it would take to "get over" the diabetes, the nurse explained that she will have this disease throughout her life. Diabetes mellitus is considered a/an:

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:

The patient was admitted with a complaint of abdominal pain. Later the nurse observed the patient demonstrating dyspnea. This change in condition required an assessment called:

A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has dehydration. Which findings should the nurse expect?

The term used to describe a disease where there has been a partial or complete disappearance of clinical and subjective characteristics of the disease is:

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

When a disease results in a structural change in an organ that interferes with its functioning, this is a/an: