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An unconscious client with multiple head and neck injuries arrives in the emergency department. What should the nurse do first?

The nurse is assessing the eyes of an adult client. Which finding would the nurse document as normal?

A client reports the onset of pain in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen with the ingestion of alcohol. The nurse recognizes that alteration in function of which organ is most likely to be the cause of this pain?

Which nursing action should the RN do next after assessing a client who has thick, white plaques on his tongue and hard palate?

A client visits the clinic for a routine examination. The client tells the nurse that she has become constipated because she is taking iron tablets prescribed for anemia. The nurse has instructed the client about the use of iron preparations and possible constipation. The nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions when she says

A RN is gathering data from a client during a health assessment.  Which assessment finding should the nurse document as objective data?

The nurse is conducting the health interview of an adult client who has sought care because of a “wicked cough” leading to dyspnea. What interview question should the nurse ask?

The nurse is assigned a bedbound client who is unable to change positions. What would the nurse teach the client and family regarding the prevention of pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply)

A client has a new onset of facial drooping and slurred speech. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A client is admitted with possible peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following risk factors is essential  to discuss with the client?