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?

During a physical assessment, the nurse observes velvety, darkened patches of skin in the neck and axillae of a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse should document these findings as what condition?

Who determines if a student is unsafe in the clinic?

Acceptable clinical conduct includes: