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Why is xerostomia a condition that nurses must recognize?

The client describes his stool as hard and black.  What could be the cause?

What should the nurse suggest to help a patient prevent osteoporosis?

The nurse is preparing to begin morning shift assessments on the 4 clients that she is assigned to for the day shift. What client would the nurse assess first?

When would the nurse use the diaphragm of the stethoscope?  When listening to ______________.

A nurse is implementing interventions for a group of patient’s. Which actions are nursing interventions? (Select all that apply.)

During assessment of a client’s right knee, the nurse notes crepitation. What might this assessment finding indicate?

The patient asked the nurse, “My primary care provider informed me that I have Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy.  What does that mean?”  What is the nurse’s best response? 

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?