Which set of vital signs are within normal paramaters?

What is the most ideal way to assess a patient’s pain?

The nurse is interviewing an adult Cherokee woman. Which statement demonstrates cultural sensitivity and acceptance of this patient?

A client answers questions quietly and appears sad. While answering questions about the current situation, the client begins to cry. Which response by the nurse is appropriate in this situation?

The nurse is assessing an older adult client in a hospice unit. The client cannot speak or communicate, but the client’s daughter is there and answers all the questions as best as she can. What type of data source is the daughter?

What information concerning a client’s respirations should the nurse record after completing a general physical assessment?

A school nurse is working with a child who does not have warm clothes or shoes suitable for cold weather. The parents state that the child’s clothing is adequate. The nurse reports this situation to social services as what?

A woman from the Middle East, who speaks English, attends a clinic for a check-up. A male nurse attempts to get a history but the woman refuses to answer any questions. What is the most appropriate action of the nurse?

Each patient has had consistent blood pressure readings during the last three clinic visits. Which patient has a blood pressure consistent with diagnosis of hypertension

The nurse recognizes that the primary purpose of doing a family history with each client is to do which of the following?