The nurse is preparing to assess a client’s chest. Which sequence of physical examination techniques is appropriate?

A nurse is interviewing a client with newly diagnosed hypertension and asks, “You haven’t been eating a lot of salty foods, have you?” Which revision would best improve the nurse’s question?

A nurse is documenting an interaction with a client who declines education about increasing physical activity. Which entry best reflects legally advisable documentation?

The nurse is assessing a client’s psychological presence. Which findings should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A nurse is completing a pain assessment for a client who reports abdominal pain. Which question best assesses the quality of the client’s pain?

Match each nursing action with the corresponding step of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM).

The nurse is preparing to measure a client’s body temperature. Which factor is most likely to cause an elevated temperature reading?

The nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination. Which actions are consistent with standard precautions? Select all that apply.

Which factors can influence a client’s respiratory rate? Select all that apply.

A nurse calls the health care provider to report a client’s new onset of chest pain. The nurse states the current concern, provides relevant medical history, summarizes assessment findings, and requests that the provider evaluate the client immediately. Which communication tool is the nurse using?