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)]

The practical nurse (PN) finds a client who is assigned to another nurse bleeding from an IV site and the IV tubing and fluid are on the floor. The PN immediately applies a dressing to stop the bleeding. Which action should the PN take next?

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.)

A client with lung cancer was given an oral narcotic for pain one hour ago. Which finding should the practical nurse (PN) report to the charge nurse?

The practical nurse (PN) learns in report that a client has a prescription for continuous humidified oxygen at 4 L/minute via a nasal cannula. Upon entering the client's room, the PN observes that the oxygen flow rate is set at 1 L/minute, there is no water in the humidifier, and there are reddened areas on the client's ears under the cannula tubing. The client has a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute and has dry and cracked mucous membranes. Which action should the PN take first?

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 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) checks the face of an older adult client who is wearing a nasal cannula. Which new finding is most important for the PN to report to the charge nurse?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assisting the practical nurse (PN) with client care. Which client should the PN instruct the UAP to help first?

The practical nurse (PN) who is working as the charge nurse at an extended care facility is making assignments for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working a 12-hour shift. Which resource is most important in guiding the PN's assignments for the UAPS?

The practical nurse (PN) is planning care for a client who has a fourth degree midline laceration that occurred during vaginal delivery of an 8 lb 10 oz (3.91 kg) infant. Which intervention has the highest priority for this client?