A nurse palpates the pulse of a client and documents the following: 6/6/12 pulse 85 and regular, 3+ and equal in radial, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis. What does the number "+3" represent?

A group of nurses is researching how care providers of Stage l/m Alzheimer's clients use prior coping skills in dealing with their current situation. Which qualitative research tradition are these nurses using?

A nurse is educating a postoperative client on essential nutrition for healing. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for information?

A nursing diagnosis of "Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume" related to excessive fluid loss, secondary to diarrhea and vomiting was implemented for a home health client who began with these symptoms 5 days ago. A goal was set that the client's symptoms would be eliminated within 48 hours. The client is being seen after a week and has had no diarrhea or vomiting for the past 5 days. What should the nurse do?

A nurse mistakenly gave a client who was NPO a morning breakfast tray. After realizing the mistake, the nurse notified the physician as well as the client; explained the consequences of this mistake, which included a delay in the client's scheduled procedure; and documented the situation in the client's medical record. What did this nurse demonstrate?

A nurse is providing education to a postoperative client on how to use an incentive spirometer. Which of the following is an accurate step that should be included in the education plan?

A nurse is taking care of an adult client who throws a temper tantrum because he does not get his own way. Which defense mechanism is the adult client displaying?

The nurse manager has determined that a new staff nurse is demonstrating characteristics of a critical thinker. Which of the following did the manager observe the nurse perform? Select all that apply.

A client visits a health care facility reporting loss of appetite following a prolonged illness. How should the nurse document the client's condition?

A nurse palpates the pulse of a client and documents the following: 6/6/12 pulse 85 and regular, 3+ and equal in radial, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis. What does the number "+3" represent?

A client who has been blinded as a result of an injury has informed the nurse of her plans to return to her counselling practice and work full-time. The nurse should realize that this client is demonstrating which aspect of values clarification?