You are assessing a confused elderly patient for a possible stroke. Which of the following would be the BEST technique to use during the assessment?

You are called to a local soccer complex for a player experiencing sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. When the symptoms started, the tall, thin male patient told you he was lunging to block a shot on goal. Your assessment reveals that the anterior chest is symmetrical and non-tender, lung sounds are slightly diminished in the right upper lobe, the neck veins are flat, and the trachea is midline. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the patient’s symptoms?

Which of the following ECG findings would confirm your suspicion that your patient is experiencing angina?

Which response best reflects MI when a client resists?

Identifying values in MI is important because it:

Which outcome is most associated with empathic listening?

Which therapeutic quality is MOST essential early in Brief CBT?

Which counselor behavior is most likely to increase resistance?

Which distance reflects personal space in communication?

A client experiencing panic anxiety attempts to leave the clinic. What is the nurse’s priority action?