Which situation is most appropriate for the nurse to perform a problem focused assessment? An adult patient who:

A client reports soreness in the mouth and bleeding gums. The nurse observes swollen gums and petechiae on the palate. Which findings require further investigation? Select all that apply.

A nurse is completing a functional assessment for a 35-year-old patient recovering from a traumatic injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse consider as part of the functional assessment? (Select all that apply.)

When reviewing the musculoskeletal system, the nurse recalls that hematopoiesis takes place in the:

A power-typist who is in her third trimester of pregnancy complains of her hands “retaining fluids” and a tingling sensation from the wrist to the hand when you tap over the median nerve. This is a positive:

A nurse is assessing a client with chronic joint pain and stiffness. The client reports that the pain is worse in the morning and improves throughout the day. On inspection, the nurse notes bilateral swelling in the hands and fingers, along with visible deformities.Which findings are consistent with rheumatoid arthritis? Select all that apply.

When assessing the eyes, PERRLA is indicative of what? 

Which of the following are important areas to assess when gathering information for the health history in regards to the musculoskeletal system?

The nurse understands that a symptom:

A nurse is assessing a 70-year-old client who presents with sudden onset of facial drooping on the left side. The client reports difficulty swallowing and blurred vision. The nurse observes asymmetry in facial features, absence of the nasolabial fold on the left, and incomplete eyelid closure. The client is alert but struggles to follow multi-step instructions. Speech is slurred, and the client is unable to lift the left arm for more than 2 seconds.Complete the statement based on the nurse’s assessment.If a stroke is suspected, the client should be placed on [NPO (nothing by mouth) / full liquid / soft] status until swallowing is evaluated.