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The spouse of a 82 year-old client reports that over the past year, the client is more forgetful, has trouble answering questions and performing every day tasks, and has short term memory loss.  The client has past medical history of hypertension and coronary artery disease.  The client and spouse both deny history of head trauma.  No recent changes in medications.  Based upon the information provided, the APRN should perform additional assessments as these findings suggest:

When caring for military veterans, which of the following actions best demonstrates an understanding of their unique healthcare needs?

When assessing the mental status of a child, which of the following approaches is most effective in obtaining accurate and comprehensive information?

A client with the chief complaint (CC) of “I have been sick in the stomach all day” reports that he has not had a bowel movement in three days.  Where should this information be documented?

Which of the following components are included in the subjective section of a SOAP note?  Select all that apply.

Which patient concern suggests the development of a cataract?

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.)