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The nurse is conducting an assessment of a client in the client’s home. The client is 91 years old, lives alone, and has no family members living close by. What should the nurse be aware of to aid in providing care to this client?

A nurse is performing the admission assessment of a client who will be treated for pancreatitis on the medical unit. During the nursing assessment, the nurse asks the client questions related to the client’s spirituality. The primary rationale for this aspect of the nurse’s assessment is that the client’s spiritual environment can affect which area of life?

A nurse is conducting a home visit as part of the community health assessment of a client who will receive scheduled wound care. During assessment, the nurse should prioritize what variable(s)?

A team of community health nurses has partnered with the staff at a youth drop-in center to address some of the nutritional needs of adolescents. Which situation most often occurs during the adolescent years?

The nurse is assessing a 76-year-old client who has presented with an unintended weight loss of 10 lb over the past 8 weeks. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the client has ill-fitting dentures and a limited intake of high-fiber foods. What other health problem is the client at risk to develop?

A parent is concerned that their preschool-aged child frequently gets upset and hits others. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

At what age is the first MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) given?

The nurse is discussing the importance of play with the caregivers of an infant. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? 

A 76-year-old client is in the emergency department with reports of nausea, dyspnea, and shoulder pain. The spouse stated the client woke up confused, slightly unsteady, and pale. Which problem or condition is most likely occurring?

The nurse is providing care for an 82-year-old client whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have worsened over the past several months. The client reports no longer being able to do as many things as in the past. Based on this statement, what issue is of most concern to the client?