During the health history, a 55-year old male client states, “I just “cannot start my urine stream”. I have to urinate so frequently but I never feel like I completely empty my bladder.” The client reports a history of prostate enlargement and has been taking medication. The client now reports increasing pain in his lower back and pelvis. Given this subjective history, what might the nurse expect the provider to “find” during the physical examination of his rectum?

When auscultating a patient’s bowel sounds, the nurse should? Choose all that apply?

Which body sounds would the nurse hear with the diaphragm of a stethoscope? Choose all that apply?

What location (s) of bruising would highly indicate possible abuse in a infant or young child? Choose all that apply?

While doing an anal assessment post a woman’s vaginal childbirth, the nurse notes the peri-anal area of a patient is darker than the surrounding skin with a skin sac that is shiny and blue. The patient reports pain during bowel movements and notices some spots of blood as she wipes occasionally. What would this history and exam findings most likely indicate?

A general survey is done by the nurse to patients received at the start of the work shift. The general survey provides the RN?

When performing a head-to-toe physical assessment on an older adult, what is the correct nursing technique?

A nurse is performing a physical exam on a cancer patient with history of nausea and vomiting after receiving chemotherapy. The nurse notes lethargy, dark circles around the patient’s eye orbits, dry oral mucosa, and deep fissures in the tongue. These findings reflect which medical condition?

Which actions during a nursing assessment would help prevent frustration in an older adult experiencing altered cognition? Choose all that apply?

The nurse is taking a client’s 2-step blood pressure according to the American Heart Association guidelines. The nurse identifies the brachial pulse is no longer palpable at 120 mm Hg. How high should the nurse pump up the blood pressure cuff when performing step two in the blood pressure assessment?