A client receives a prescription for a medication to be administered three times a day before meals. The food trays arrive on the unit at 0900, 1200, and 1700. At what times should the practical nurse administer the medication? Select all that apply.

The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer levothyroxine 25 mcg PO daily to a newly admitted client with hypothyroidism. The PN observes that the client's neck is enlarged, but the client denies pain or difficulty swallowing. Which action should the PN take?

To obtain a clean catch urine sample for a urine culture, which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client?

Which symptom reported by a client, alerts the practical nurse (PN) that a scheduled dose of hydrochlorothiazide may need to be withheld?

The practical nurse (PN) uses an ultrasound stethoscope to auscultate a client's left dorsalis pedis pulse. Where should the PN place the transducer?

A client has a prescription for NPH insulin 25 units before breakfast and insulin aspart before meals and hour of sleep per sliding scale. The sliding scale parameters are:

• O units for finger stick glucose less than 170 mg/dL;
• 5 units for finger stick glucose 171 to 219 mg/dL;
• 10 units for finger stick glucose 220 to 269 mg/dL;
• 15 units for finger stick glucose 270 to 300 mg/dL.
• Call healthcare provider for finger stick glucose greater than 300 mg/dL.

The client's 0730 finger stick glucose is 271 mg/dL.

What is the total amount of insulin this client should receive? (Enter numeric value only.)

When cleansing a wound with a drain, which technique should the practical nurse (PN) use?

A 15-year-old male who is mildly intellectually disabled is admitted to the adolescent unit because he repeatedly refuses to complete personal hygiene. The healthcare provider prescribes that the client brush his teeth three times a day. In the psychiatric team conference, a behavior modification program is recommended to engage the client's participation. When implementing this technique, which reinforcement is best for the practical nurse (PN) to provide?

A client receives a new prescription for sildenafil. Which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with the client?

Which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with a client who is scheduled to begin external radiation therapy?

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?