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?

A 27-year-old client calls her doctor’s office complaining of a sore calf muscle.  Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask during the history of present illness (HPI)?

The nurse asks his client to open her mouth while he touches the posterior portion of the tongue to stimulate the gag reflex.The nurse is assessing which of the following cranial nerves?

According to the Atlas of Pathophysiology (4th ed.), the direct cause of rheumatoid arthritis is:

To assess functioning of the optic nerve, the nurse will use which one of the following assessment techniques?

According to your textbook, the Atlas of Pathophysiology, women are most likely to be diagnosed with myasthenia gravis during which decades of life?

A client has rheumatoid arthritis most prominent in her hands, where she has significantly decreased ROM and strength; pain; and tenderness.What is the best nursing diagnosis for this client?(Please note:  All nursing diagnoses are real.)

Which of the following gaits was described by the physician in the abnormal gait videos as:  Extension of the affected leg with internal rotation and circumduction as well as flexion and adduction of the ipsilateral arm?