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65. Which sinus will the nurse assess during the physical examination of a patient with a severe cold and nasal congestion?

66.  Which function do bones have in the body? Select all that apply.               

67. Which finding supports the nurse’s conclusion that the patient’s tympanic membrane is normal and there is no current hearing impairment?

32. A nurse identifies that a patient has impaired mobility related to pain in the left shoulder. Which intervention is most appropriate for this nursing diagnosis?   

73.  A client reports a history of snorting cocaine and is concerned about his bloody nasal drainage. What does the nurse expect to see on inspection of his nose?               

68.  The registered nurse teaches a student nurse how to palpate the thyroid gland of a patient. Which action by the student nurse would indicate a need for further teaching?               

30. A nurse is assessing a patient with limited mobility. To promote patient safety, in what order should the nurse assess the patient’s mobility level?                

53. Which type of complication is likely to develop in the immobilized patient undergoing treatment in a long-term care facility?                

42. Which assessment would the nurse make a priority before moving a patient?

33. A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What is the primary purpose of applying TED hose (anti-embolism stockings)?