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When making rounds, the nurse finds a patient who is not able to sleep; the patient states, “I’m concerned about the outcome of my surgery tomorrow morning”. Which therapeutic response is most appropriate?

The nurse instructs the client to cover one nostril and sniff.  What is the nurse assessing?

How should the nurse assess lower extremity motor strength of a bedbound client?

What does the nurse assess with a Glasgow Coma Scale? Select all three (3).

What set of labs would inform the nurse of the status of the kidneys?

I attest that the exam will be my own work. I will neither give nor receive assistance with the exam. I understand this is a closed book exam and will not use nay written or electronic sources to answer questions. I will not copy or print this exam.

What does the A in PERRLA stand for?

The patient’s urinalysis reveals the presence of WBCs, positive for nitrites, negative for glucose, and negative for RBCs.  What would the nurse expect as the next step?

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Describe the correct documentation for a normal abdominal assessment using the assessment parameters of palpation and auscultation.  [BLANK-1]