A 45-year-old client with dark skin tone comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination. During the examination, the nurse notices areas of hyperpigmentation around the neck and in the axillae. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is completing a health history on a client who is upset about having to answer questions. The client states, "Can't we just focus on my problem!" How should the nurse respond to the client regarding the need to gather this data?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with colon cancer. When planning the client's care, the nurse should be aware of what function of the colon?

A 67-year-old male client is admitted to a health care facility with abdominal pain and suspected abdominal aneurysm. The client relates a 10-year history of high blood pressure and history of arterial insufficiency diagnosed 7 years ago. Following auscultation of the abdomen for bowel sounds, what other assessment should the nurse perform at this time?

The nurse is performing an assessment of a client admitted to the emergency department with respiratory distress. The nurse should carefully inspect which part of the body to identify central cyanosis?

The nurse has completed the comprehensive health assessment of a client who has been admitted for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. Following the completion of this assessment, why does the nurse periodically perform a partial assessment of the client?

While auscultating a client's trachea, the nurse hears a high, harsh sound with short inspiration and long expiration. How would the nurse document this finding?

A nurse is admitting a new client to the subacute medical unit and is completing a comprehensive assessment. The nurse is appropriately applying standard precautions by performing which action below?

A nurse is preparing to examine the chest, extremities, and peripheral pulses of a client who has low back pain. What is the best position to place this client in to assure they are comfortable for the exam?

A client complains of shortness of breath and having to sleep on three pillows to breathe comfortably at night. During the nurse's examination, what findings will suggest that the cause of this client's dyspnea is due to a heart condition rather than respiratory disease?

An 84-year-old client has been admitted to the emergency department from an extended care facility. The facility staff suspect pneumonia and it is noted that the client has a productive cough, shortness of breath, and abnormal breath sounds. The nurse assesses the client's vital signs and notes an oral temperature of 97.5°F. How should the nurse interpret this assessment finding?