A client with an infected spider bite is receiving IV antibiotics through a central venous catheter. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the client is weak, pale, and diaphoretic. Which additional finding should the PN report immediately to the charge nurse?

An older adult client, who has type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), is at an adult daycare center. The client becomes diaphoretic, confused, and unable to interact with the other daycare participants. The client tells the practical nurse (PN), "I just don't feel right." Which initial action should the PN take?

A male client who had sexual intercourse with a causal partner three days ago tells the practical nurse (PN) that he is experiencing painful urination, urinary frequency, and discharge from the penis. Which action should the PN implement?

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) is reinforcing dietary information with a young adult client who is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia after voluntarily starting a lacto-vegetarian diet. Which nutrients should the PN suggest this client eat to best meet the nutritional needs while adhering to a lacto-vegetarian diet?

An older client with a continuous peripheral infusion in the antecubital fossae site is reporting that the infusion pump keeps beeping. The practical nurse (PN) determines the pump is displaying a digital alarm reading, "occlusion." Which client assessment should the PN perform first?

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)?

During an interview, an older adult client answers some questions inappropriately. The practical nurse (PN) observes there is a hearing aid in one ear. Which intervention is most helpful in assisting the client to hear the PN's question?

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 practical nurse (PN) administers an anticonvulsant that causes photosensitivity. Which action should the PN take after administering the medication?

The practical nurse (PN) is providing oral care for a client who is unconscious. Which action should the PN take?