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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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?