The nurse is planning care for a client recovering from orthopedic surgery. Interventions should be included to address which contributing factor to deep vein thrombosis development?

The nurse refers an older adult client for further evaluation after the nurse assesses warm skin and brown pigmentation around the ankles. The nurse suspects which of the following?

A group of nurses is reviewing several electrocardiograms (ECGs). The students demonstrate an understanding of the waveforms when they identify which component as indicating ventricular repolarization (relaxation).

When assessing for appendicitis, what signs might the nurse look for? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse hears high-pitched swooshing sounds over the carotid artery on the right side. What is this sound indicative of?

During chest auscultation, the nurse hears a quiet murmur immediately upon placing the stethoscope on the client's chest. The nurse interprets this as which grade?

A client complains of a burning sensation in the esophagus after eating. Which associated condition should the nurse most suspect?

In an Electrocardiogram EKG tracing the P wave represents?

While the nurse is assessing a 56-year-old male with concerns about his peripheral vascular health, the nurse would educate the patient about which risk factors that can influence his peripheral vascular system? (Select all that apply)

While conducting a physical examination of the cardiovascular system, the nurse hears fine crackles on auscultation of the lungs. This finding is most likely a manifestation of which problem?

A 42-year-old woman reveals an intake of medications. Which medication if reported by the client would alert the nurse to the need to assess the client for thrombophlebitis?