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In which position would the nurse place a 20 year old adult with asthma who is short of breath?

The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client for heart failure. What findings would the nurse expect to find during the assessment? Select all that apply.

A 67-year-old client states that he recently began to have pain in his left calf when climbing the 10 stairs to his apartment. This pain is relieved by sitting for about 2 minutes, then he is able to resume his activities. How would the nurse document this finding?

What subjective data should the nurse obtain about a client's cardiac status? Select all that apply.

The nurse obtains information when performing a focused assessment of a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has been admitted with increasing dyspnea (shortness of breath) over the last 3 days. Which finding is most important to report to the health care provider?

A client was admitted 2 days ago with pneumonia. The client is now having chest pain. Vital signs are Temperature 37.2 C (98.9 F), Pulse 108, Blood pressure 160/90, respirator rate 24, and Oxygen Saturation 90%. What should the nurse do first?

Which nonpharmacologic pain treatment should the nurse avoid using in an older adult who shows signs of confusion?

When performing a cardiovascular assessment, what would the nurse understand about an S3 heart sound? Select all that apply

The nurse wants to prevent venous thrombus (DVT) formation in a client after surgery. What action should the nurse delegate to the certified nursing assistant/patient care assistant to help prevent DVT formation in the client?

The nurse receives orders for an opiate pain medication for a client with severe pain. What other order does the nurse anticipate getting?

How would the nurse document mild, slight pitting edema of the ankles, where there can be no perceptible swelling seen, the indentation depth will be less than 2mm, and the indentation will disappear in less than 10 seconds?