A 70-year-old client with Parkinson's disease is receiving carbidopa/levodopa to help relieve the symptoms associated with the disease. Which finding will demonstrate the effectiveness of the medication.

A client receiving intravenous amphotericin B for treatment of a fungal infection. Which laboratory result is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to report to the healthcare provider?

Reference range:

• Creatinine [0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL (53 to 106 μmol/L)]
• Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]
• Potassium [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]
• Platelets [150,000 to 400,000/mm3 (150 to 400 x 10L)]

A client receives a prescription for ophthalmic ketorolac. Prior to administering the medication, the practical nurse (PN) should review the medical record for which condition?

Which action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement to prevent bleeding in the neonate during the first hour after birth?

At 2100, an older adult client turns on the call light and reports to the practical nurse (PN) concerns of difficulty falling asleep. Which priority action should the PN implement?

During a prenatal visit, the practical nurse (PN) discusses with a client the effects of smoking on her fetus. Which problem is common among neonates whose mothers smoked during pregnancy?

While ambulating in the hallway following an appendectomy yesterday, a client complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement first?

The practical nurse (PN) plans to use distraction techniques while a client undergoes a brief painful procedure. Which action should the PN implement during the procedure?

The practical nurse (PN) caring for a toddler is preparing to conduct a routine focused assessment. Which action should the PN take to promote an environment of family-centered care?

A client with endocarditis is receiving antibiotic therapy. Which priority should the practical nurse (PN) consider in planning this client's care and activities of daily living (ADL)?

A client is admitted with leukopenia and is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration. The practical nurse (PN) assists in positioning the client for specimen collection by exposing which site?