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

A nurse is performing a cultural assessment using the LEARN mnemonic for communication. Which area will the nurse assess for the "L" portion of the mnemonic?

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

The nurse is reviewing the risk factors for a blood clot in a vein. Which of these situations can put a client at higher risk for developing a blood clot in a vein? Select all that apply.

Which finding would be of MOST concern when the nurse assesses a client with emphysema (COPD)?

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

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

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 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?

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