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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?

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?