19M hit in the RLE with a baseball bat. His physical exam is as follows: Neuro: GCS 15 Pulm: grossly CTA Cardiac: regular rate and rhythm Gi: soft non-tender + BS Extremities: +2 pulses L DP/PT. Absent pulse R DP/PT. Doppler pulse R popliteal. Cold R foot.  Ian the nurse immediately contacts the provider with a concern for:  

What is considered to be the value of “normal” blood pressure?

Ligeia . . .

What is the name of the condition in which low calcium is found in the blood stream and tissues?

For which of the following abnormal gaits does the client have to pick her feet up high to avoid scraping her toes on the ground?

A client with rheumatoid arthritis has the deformity shown in the diagram/photo below.This type of deformity is known as a:

While examining a client’s face, the nurse will determine that the motor portion of cranial nerve VII is intact based on which one of the following behaviors?

A nurse asks his client to speak, as much as possible, in a normal tone of voice.  He listens to the quality of the client’s voice in order to assess:

Which is the most appropriate balance training intervention to add to an HEP for Mr. Badger, considering his current abilities? 

The RN is teaching a 42F about what to expect surrounding a liver biopsy. The patient starts to cry and says, “I am so scared. I just don’t know if I can go through with this.” Which response is best?