Concept Based Nursing Practice Questions

During the physical examination of a client who took a fall that fractured his hip, the nurse notices an impairment of the client's hearing, but that the client's visual acuity and motor function do not seem to be impaired. The client answers questions very precisely and readily grasps the meaning of everything the nurse says when the client can face the nurse. When teaching this client, the nurse should make it a priority to

A patient is scheduled for an electromyogram. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do in preparation for this diagnostic test? Select all that apply.

During what period of gestation do congenital heart defects usually develop?

During an assessment, the nurse determines that a patient with knee pain is at risk for osteoarthritis. What did the nurse assess in this patient?

A client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange. Which action is appropriate when providing care based on this nursing diagnosis?