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When examining older adults, which of the below statements is correct?

A school nurse is performing scoliosis checks on a group of middle school students. Which of the following would the nurse recognize as characteristic findings of scoliosis? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is assessing a patient admitted with a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). When assessing, a facial droop is noted. Before administering anything by mouth, what action should be performed?

A nurse evaluates a student’s ability to perform a rebound tenderness test correctly. The nurse identifies the correct technique is being used when the student is observed palpating deeply and observing for?

A nurse evaluates a student obtaining vital signs of a client. The nurse understands that the student is using the correct technique when performing which action below?

The nurse is auscultating the lung sounds of a client with asthma and notes sibilant wheezes during expiration. The nurse understands the cause of the wheezing to be from which of the following?

A 65-year-old male patient presents to the clinic with complaints of difficulty urinating, frequent urination at night, and a weak urine stream. The nurse suspects an enlarged prostate. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for assessing an enlarged prostate?

The nurse is assessing a 79-year-old client’s posterior thorax while performing a focused respiratory assessment. The nurse should attribute what findings to age-related changes?

Stridor is a harsh, honking wheeze indicating severe broncholaryngo-spasm and constriction. It is a medical emergency associated with croup and requires immediate attention. 

When assessing a patient with a decreased level of consciousness, what types of stimuli should be assessed? (Select All That Apply)