The practical nurse (PN) gives the expectorant guaifenesin to a client with an upper respiratory tract infection. Which statement shows that the client has understood the instructions related to the use of the expectorant?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has a finger stick blood glucose result of 130 mg/dL (7.21 mmol/L). Prior to administering the scheduled dose of acarbose, the PN is informed that the morning meal trays will be delayed 30 minutes.

Which action should the PN take?

A client receives a prescription for drospirenone.
Which symptom should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider?

A client with diabetic peripheral neuropathy receives a new prescription for pregabalin.
To assess the effectiveness of the medication, which action should the practical nurse (PN) include when assessing the client’s feet?

The nurse reviews a patient’s history and physical assessment flow sheet after administration of minoxidil. The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the medication and monitoring for adverse effects.

Minoxidil has been administered as prescribed for hypertension management.

For each assessment finding, indicate whether it represents a therapeutic effect of minoxidil, a nontherapeutic side effect, or an unrelated finding.

The practical nurse (PN) is managing a patient who is receiving fentanyl subcutaneously (SubQ) every hour for pain
control.
The patient’s pain level remains at 8 on a 10-point scale.
What is the most appropriate action for the PN to take?

Which of the assessment finding represents a therapeutic result of the Bisacodyl administered?

A client has a new prescription for montelukast.
What information should the practical nurse (PN) include when reinforcing the client’s teaching?

The practical nurse (PN) is helping with the care plan for a client who is taking the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ketorolac for painful back muscle spasms.
What intervention should the PN include in the client’s care plan?

A client who is taking sildenafil 50 mg by mouth (PO) as needed (PRN), reports experiencing visual changes to the practical nurse (PN). Which instruction should the PN give to the client?