During assessment of a client’s right knee, the nurse notes crepitation. What might this assessment finding indicate?

The provider instructed the client to follow his finger to lateral gazes in the diagnostic positions.  Identify an abnormal finding for this test.

The nurse is caring for a client admitted for dehydration.  Identify the lab values the nurse will review to assess the client’s kidney function before passing medications.

What does nurse assess for the “D” in the ABCDE pneumonic?

Rebound tenderness of the abdomen is associated with what condition?

The nurse is concerned that the client’s respiratory status is impeding his ability to care for himself.  What is the best assessment to inform the nurse of functional ability for this client? 

The client reported palpitations.  What is the most likely cause of this sensation?

The client with pneumonia presents with an oral temperature of 102, pulse 118, and RR of 27.  What is the nurses’ next priority assessment?

List the 3 assessments included in the FAST acronym.   1. [BLANK-1]. 2. [BLANK-2], 3. [BLANK-3].

The client reports a “current like, shooting pain” that feels as if his amputated foot is still there.  How does the nurse interpret this description of the pain?