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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?

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?