A client is diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which finding should the nurse expect to document as part of the physical assessment?

During an assessment, the nurse observes that the client’s nails, lips, and oral mucosa appear blue-tinged. What is the appropriate assessment finding for the nurse to document?

A nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about pressure ulcers and the degree of tissue damage associated with each stage. Which of the following best describes the tissue involvement in a Stage III pressure ulcer?

A nurse is performing an ear assessment on an adult client. Which statement, if made by the nurse, demonstrates a correct understanding of the purpose of cerumen?

What is one possible outcome of a critical error?

During a physical assessment, the nurse is evaluating a client for edema. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess for edema?

During a skin assessment the nurse notices that a client has skin that is yellowish-brown in color. The nurse also notes that the sclera is yellowish. What finding does the nurse conclude?

A client presents with dry mucous membranes, dry tongue, and increased thirst. What action should the nurse take next?

The nurse explains to a client that accommodation plays an important role in sight. Which response by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is performing a head, eyes, ears, and neck assessment on a client. For which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an emergency and contact the provider immediately?