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Which of the following is a known risk of thickened liquids?

During the physical exam, the nurse notes a very tender and painful, reddened, hot, and swollen metatarsophalangeal joint of the client’s great toe. What would the nurse suspect?

A 33-year-old client appears visibly anxious before a genital and rectal examination. Which nurse response is best?

During inspection of a 60-year-old client, the nurse observes dimpling of the nipple and skin surrounding the breast when the client raises their arms overhead. What is the nurse’s priority interpretation of this finding?

A nurse is preparing a presentation about cervical cancer and prevention. Which of the following would the nurse address as a possible risk factor?

A nurse is preparing a female client for a genitourinary examination that has been scheduled for later in the week. Which instruction should the nurse provide to help the client prepare for the examination?

A client reports difficulty obtaining and maintaining erections for many months. Which assessment question by the nurse most clearly and directly addresses a potential cause?

A nurse is explaining the prostate portion of the examination to a client. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?

A nurse is preparing to assess a client’s breasts. Which is the most appropriate action the nurse should take to ensure accurate inspection of the breast?

When palpating the Bartholin’s glands, the nurse expresses a purulent discharge. What would the nurse do next?