The nurse is assessing a client's pain. The nurse should recognize which of the following is the most reliable indicator of pain?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports a lump below the "Adam's apple." Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as a non-cancerous lump?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client in the emergency room diagnosed with dehydration after being found lying on the floor for 2 days. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect on a dehydrated client?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with emphysema and bronchitis. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding for a client diagnosed with emphysema and bronchitis?

The nurse is unable to Identify any changes in sound when percussing over the abdomen of an obese client. Which of the following is the next action the nurse should take?

A nurse is providing care to a client from a different cultural background. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is an indication of culturally competent care?

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse perform first?

The nurse recognizes that receiving messages is part of the communication process. Which client should the nurse identify as most likely to misinterpret a message received from a health care professional?

The nurse is caring for a client who complains of inability to differentiate between sharp and dull stimulation to both sides of the face. Which of the following should the nurse expect as the cause of the client's complaint?

The nurse is performing a physical examination on a client. Which of the following should be an appropriate action by the nurse to prevent the spread of infection during a physical examination?

During the aging process, the hair changes and can look gray or white and begin to feel thin and fine. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the cause for hair changes during the aging process?