The nurse completed assessments on several patients. Which assessment finding will the nurse record as normal?

A) Pulse strength 3
B) 1+ pitting edema
C) Constricting pupils when directly illuminated
D) Hyperactive bowel sounds in all four quadrants

The most appropriate initial nursing intervention when the nurse notes dysfunctional interactions and lack of family support for a patient would be to

A) enforce hospital visiting policies.
B) monitor the dysfunctional interactions.
C) notify the primary care provider.
D) role model appropriate support.

The nurse is assessing for clubbing of the fingernails. Which is the best description of clubbing?

A) Nail bases that are firm and slightly tender
B) Curved nails with a convex profile and ridges across the nails
C) Nail bases that feel spongy with an angle of the nail base of 150 degrees
D) Nail bases with an angle of 180 degrees or greater and nail bases that feel spongy

The meaning of the abbreviation AP is ________.