A nurse is collecting data from a group of clients. Which of the following images indicates a client the nurse should identify as exhibiting clubbing  of the fingers?

A nurse is documenting client care in the nurses' notes and notices that a space was left blank. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is visibly agitated and talking loudly in a group therapy session. Which of the following actions should the take first?

The nurse is continuing to assist with the care of the client.

For each finding, click to specify if the finding indicates that the client's condition has improved or has not changed.

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in a provider's clinic.

Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

The client presents to clinic reporting a 3-month history of unplanned weight loss, increased sweating and heat intolerance, and feeling fatigued and unable to sleep well

Oriented ×4. Answers questions appropriately, follows simple commands Heart rate regular, S1 S2 auscultated. No abnormal heart sounds heard. Respiration even and unlabored. Lung sounds clear to auscultation. Abdomen soft, fat, normoactive bowel sounds in all four quad states, "appetite is good" and stools are soft and brown Reports voiding without difficulty, clear yellow urine. Reports last menstrual period was 3 months ago. Skin is warm and moist. Exophthalmus noted, goiter visualized on neck. Client’s partner reports that the client is imitable and anxious lately.

A nurse is providing care to a client who is preparing to undergo surgery. The client inquires about advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the use of budesonide for asthma management. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is working with a client who becomes combative and threatens other clients and staff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for cefazolin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider prior to administering the initial dose? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)

A nurse is assisting in the care of a group of children on a pediatric medical surgical unit. Which of the following children should the nurse collect data from first?

A nurse in a long-term care facility has just received change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?