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

When auscultating the lungs of an adult client, the nurse notes that low-pitched, soft breath sounds are heard over the lower lobes. How would the nurse interpret these findings?

When performing a focused cardiac assessment on a newly admitted client, the nurse notes a heave on the left side of the chest. What can a heave signify?

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

A postoperative client with a tracheostomy tube in place suddenly begins have noisy, bubbly sounding respirations. What action should the nurse take first?

When assessing a newly admitted client, the nurse notes a thrill along the left sternal border. To obtain more information about the cause of the thrill, which action will the nurse take next?