Select the question that tests the patient’s capacity for abstract reasoning.

Which of the following components are included in the subjective section of a SOAP note?  Select all that apply.

When caring for a Gulf War veteran, which of the following health concerns should an APRN be particularly aware of?

While assessing a patient, the nurse palpates the thyroid gland and finds that it is enlarged. What should the nurse do next?

When palpating the anterior cervical lymph nodes, the APRN locates the nodes in the anterior triangle, which is located:

How should the APRN document the finding in the photo below?

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?