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The nurse explains to a client that it is important to slowly change positions to diminish or eliminate this type of blood pressure complication.

The nurse caring for a client in contact isolation would use what type of thermometer?

A nurse counting the apical pulse reported  88 beats per minute while a second nurse at the radial pulse reported 94 beats per minute on a client with a suspected pulse deficit. What is the next course of action by the client’s nurse?

A client presents with back pain and reports it started over 8 months ago. The nurse will report this as what type of pain to the healthcare provider?

Upon obtaining a client’s blood pressure the nurse notes a reading of 150/96 mm Hg, and the client denies ever having hypertension. What should be the nurse’s first action?

While reviewing a client’s chart the nurse notices an indication of chronic hypertension. Which of the following findings would be an indicator of long standing hypertension?

The nurse caring for a twenty -month -old would assess the heart rate at which location?

The admitting nurse would take what action when assessing the oral temperature of a client?

A nurse is using the two step method in obtaining a blood pressure. Which action will help ensure that the client’s systolic reading is not underestimated?

When you put your finger on your newborn nephew’s palm, he curls his own fingers around yours, grasping your finger tightly. What behavior have you elicited from your nephew?