While inspecting the oral cavity of a client, the APRN observes a white, painless lesions on the lateral side of the tongue.  The client has a 20 pack year history of smoking.  This client should be referred for additional work up as this lesion may represent:

A client presents to the clinic with a complaint of ear pain.  The APRN observes a bulging, erythematous, tympanic membrane that is immobile.  Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?

Which patient concern suggests the development of a cataract?

What is the initial step in performing a mental status examination?

The nurse assesses a patient. Which new finding requires immediate attention?

A client is brought to the emergency room by their spouse.  The spouse reports that in the past two weeks, the client’s behavior has been “out of control”, hygiene is being ignored, the client is not sleeping, and has spent about $3,000 on credit cards.  During the exam, while the spouse is speaking, the client starts interrupting and accusing the spouse of lying.  After a lengthy interview, you determine there is on recent trauma or chronic medical conditions, no recent illnesses, and no current medications.  The spouse related that he heard rumors that an aunt had a similar issue in the past.  The APRN suspects that the client should be further evaluated for which disorder?

Which of the following actions demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity when caring for LGBTQ+ clients?

When conducting the Weber test, the APRN notes that there is no lateralization when the vibrating tuning fork is applied to the center of the head.  How does the APRN interpret this finding?

The APRN is examining a client with dizziness.  During the exam, the provider notes sustained involuntary rhythmic oscillations of the right eye.  When documenting this finding, the APRN would correctly document this as:

Which of the following statements describes Woodrow Wilson’s background?