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The nurse notes the client has 3+ pitting edema that extends 8” above his ankles.  His skin has brown pigmentation noted over his shins.  Identify the suspected cause of these findings.

What is the first assessment technique that should be performed during a complete physical exam?

A 26-year-old female client in the emergency room presents with complaints of tenderness and pain over the left lower abdominal quadrant. Identify a probable cause for the pain.

Before going in for the morning head- to-toe assessment, the nurse viewed the client’s admission history. What additional data should the nurse look up to provide quality safe care?

How should the nurse document dry oral mucous membranes and dry tongue?

The client is not alert and does not respond to his name or vigorous shaking of his shoulder. What would the nurse do next to provoke a response?

The nurse uses a cotton swab to lightly touch the client’s forehead, cheeks, and chin. What component of the nervous system is the nurse assessing?

Individuals and families who do not have health insurance are (fill in the blank) compared to those who have health insurance:

The client reports recurrent “bad headaches on the first day of my period”. She states the headache is typically behind the left eye and temporal area and is throbbing in nature and accompanied by nausea. The nurse also notes photophobia. What is the most likely cause of the client’s symptoms?

A nurse is teaching about the goals of Healthy People 2020 and 2030. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?