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During an abdominal assessment the nurse is assessing for rebound tenderness. Which response by the patient indicates a positive Blumberg's sign? Patient states, "I felt a very sharp pain as you let up on the pressure to my stomach." Which nursing interventions will minimize a patient's ...

The nurse is assessing a patient for clinical manifestations of venous insufficiency. Which of the following is a characteristic of venous insufficiency? - Aching - Cramping pain The nurse if performing an assessment of the peripheral vascular system and notes edema in one of the lower extr...

Which nursing actions pertain to the objective portion of a respiratory assessment? (Select all that apply) a. Gather equipment, including a light source and a metric ruler d. Be attentive to the patient's verbal and nonverbal responses r/t the need for privacy e. Encourage the patient to ask qu...

Which activity is at the foundation of a nurse's personal ability to provide culturally competent, unbiased nursing care associated with pain management? Asking oneself, "How do I react differently from others when I am in pain?" Which nursing intervention will minimize a patient's volun...

A patient being admitted to a medical unit is receiving a general assessment by the nurse. What is the priority action for the nurse to take when the patient says, "I've been so nauseous"? Conduct a focused assessment of the patient's abdomen. An older patient is being treated for an inf...

the nurse is completing a health history on a patient reporting musculoskeletal pain. Which question(s) would be appropriate for the nurse to inlcude in the interview? Have you experienced any previous injuries to your joints, do you exercise regularly, what type of job do you have, have you had an...

The life partner of a patient diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) demonstrates a need for instruction when asking the nurse, "Can you tell me why this is a problem?" What is the nurse's best response? The abnormal heartbeat results in poor flow to the heart. The nurse and a nursing st...

The nurse is educating Mr. Russell on how to prevent falls. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that he understood the teaching? I should press my call light when i want to get out of bed The nurse is using the Morse Fall Scale to determine Mr.Russell's fall risk. What variab...

VSim Case 1- Josephine Morrow with correct answers

The nurse is performing an assessment of the peripheral vascular system and notes edema in one of the lower extremities. Which are causes of unilateral edema of the lower extremities? Venous stasis and obstruction Rationale: CHF and prolonged standing may cause bilateral edema. Being in a cast ...

The nurse is preparing to complete an abdominal assessment. In what order should the nurse complete the assessment? Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation. The nurse is assessing a patient's bowel sounds. In which quadrant should the nurse begin the assessment? Right lower quadran...

Which finding by the nurse supports the presence of obstructive secretions in a patients lungs? Crackles occurring early in the inspirations phase A patient is experiencing hypoxia related to an ineffective airway. Which assessment findings support the presence of hypoxia? - nasal flaring ...

centimeter ruler, magnifying glass, penlight the nurse is preparing to complete a skin, hair, and nail examination. What equipment should the nurse gather before beginning the assessment? When did it begin? What other symptoms occur with it? How much does it bother you? The nurse is intervi...

Which of the following postoperative assessments should have been completed when Sara Lin arrived on inpatient after surgery? (Select all that apply). Orientation to time, place, and person. Vital signs and oxygen saturation. Type, amount, and flow rate of intravenous fluids. Assessment of the s...