The nurse is assessing the fingernails of a client at the clinic. The nurse observes pitting on the surface of the nail.

What disorder is this finding indicative of?

During the skin assessment of a client, the nurse observes a skin lesion that is elevated, round, and filled with serum. Identify the type of lesion.

The nurse is educating a group of people newly diagnosed with migraine headaches. What information should the nurse include in the educational session?

The nurse assesses two new wounds located on a client's right and left buttocks. Which intervention for wound management would the nurse employ? Select all that apply.

The nurse is performing the physical examination of a client with a suspected neurologic disorder. In addition to assessing other parts of the body, the nurse should assess for neck rigidity.

Which method should help the nurse assess for neck rigidity correctly?

A client has been experiencing an unexplained decline in knee function and has consequently been scheduled for arthrography.
The nurse should teach the client about what process?

Which primary lesions are associated with acne caused by sebum blockage in hair follicles?

The nurse is caring for a client whose recent health history includes an altered LOC. What should be the nurse's first action when assessing this client?

The nurse applies a moisture-retentive dressing to a client's wound. The nurse understands that the main advantage of this dressing, rather than a wet dressing, is its ability to:

A child is growing at a rate appropriate for their age. What cells are responsible for the secretion of bone matrix that eventually results in bone growth?

A nurse discovers scabies when assessing a client who has just been transferred to the medical-surgical unit from the day surgery unit.
To prevent scabies infection in other clients, the nurse should: