To detect a "thrill" upon cardiac assessment, the nurse will perform
A) inspection of the chest.
B) palpation of the chest.
C) percussion of the lung fields.
D) auscultation of the heart sounds.
B
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Which statement represents the epidemiology nurse's calculation of the incidence of asthma?
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At a local nursing center, your co-worker reports negative information about your work performance. The nurse approaches you about this information. How will you explain your performance to the nurse?
What will be an ideal response?