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While assessing a patient, the nurse palpates the thyroid gland and finds that it is enlarged. What should the nurse do next?

What is the initial step in performing a mental status examination?

When conducting the Weber test, the APRN notes that there is no lateralization when the vibrating tuning fork is applied to the center of the head.  How does the APRN interpret this finding?

In order to provide individualized culturally competent care to a client, the APRN should consider which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following findings is considered normal when assessing cranial nerve V?

Trapped epithelial tissue behind the tympanic membrane that is often the result of untreated otitis media is:

When assessing the mental health of an adolescent, which of the following strategies is most effective in building trust and obtaining accurate information?

During the APRN’s examination, a client has shoulder drooping and difficulty shrugging the shoulders.  Which cranial nerve is being assessed?

Which is included in the patient’s chief concern?

The nurse understands that a pregnant patient can expect to experience: