When performing a focused cardiac assessment on a newly admitted client, the nurse notes a heave on the left side of the chest. What can a heave signify?

When performing a focused cardiac assessment on a newly admitted client, the nurse notes a heave on the left side of the chest. What can a heave signify?

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?

What subjective data should the nurse obtain about a client's respiratory status? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with pneumonia. The patient has a history of smoking 10 cigarettes per day for 30 years. What is the pack year amount? Use numbers only in your answer. No letters.

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

When performing a cardiovascular assessment, what would the nurse understand about an S4 heart sound?

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

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

A client asks the nurse to describe what causes a murmur. What would be the correct response by the nurse?

How would the nurse document mild, slight pitting edema of the ankles, where there can be no perceptible swelling seen, the indentation depth will be less than 2mm, and the indentation will disappear in less than 10 seconds?