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The nurse uses the COLDSPA mnemonic when engaging in data gathering and assessment.  What information is the nurse seeking when asking the client “How bad is it?” and “Can you rate it on a scale of 0 to 10?”

A nurse expects that the blood pressure will increase in the client who:

A nurse explains to a student who is complaining of aching pain, that it is important to report the pain to the primary care provider rather than ignore it because:

The admitting nurse is asking about pain. Which statement by the client describes the character of the their pain.

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing dyspnea.  Which objective data would support that sign?

A client ask the nurse what the pulse oximetry reading of 98% indicates. What answer below would be the nurse’s best response? 

The pulse oximeter indicates a client’s blood oxygen level is 89%. What is the first action by the nurse?

A client asks the nurse what is means to have a pulse deficit? The nurse’s best response is?

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?