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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 asked to describe what the heart sound S1 represents. What would be the correct response by the nurse?

The nurse is asked to describe what the heart sound S2 represents. What would be the correct response by the nurse?

A client with pneumonia is admitted to the medical/surgical floor. Which activity is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

When the nurse manager is evaluating the care of a client receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula, which finding indicates a need for more staff education about oxygen therapy?

The RN and certified nursing assistant/patient care assistance (CNA/PCA) are caring for five clients on a medical/surgical unit. Which of the following tasks would be most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the CNA/PCA?

The nurse is assessing a 1-day post-operative client and discovers fine crackles at the bases of the right lung on inspiration. What does the nurse suspect is the cause of the adventitious lung sounds in the right lung?

When listening to heart sounds, which valve closures are heard best at the base of the heart. Select all that apply.

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

The nurse is performing a focused cardiovascular assessment on a 70-year-old client. What finding would be considered abnormal? No palpable vibration felt over the precordium (chest wall)

When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, the nurse notices a costal vertebral angle (CVA) of approximately 160 degrees. How would finding?