A male client who is agitated is gesturing at the television in the day room and talking to an empty chair. Which interventions should the practical nurse (PN) implement? Select all that apply.

The mother of an infant who was diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) yesterday calls the clinic to inquire if it will be all right to take her infant to the first birthday party of a friend's child the following day. Which response should the practical nurse (PN) provide this mother?

During preoperative preparation, the practical nurse (PN) should offer the client which explanation about why deep breathing exercises with an incentive spirometer are necessary after surgery?

The practical nurse (PN) is administering otic drops to an adult who has a ruptured eardrum. Which action should the PN implement?

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?

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 client is receiving palliative care and death is anticipated within the next 24 hours. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the client's legs have a mottled appearance. Which should the PN apply to the client's legs?

An adult male who has end-stage renal disease asks the practical nurse (PN) to remove his arteriovenous (AV) fistula because he wants to discontinue dialysis. Which action should the PN take first?

A school-age child is exhibiting symptoms of rheumatic fever including fatigue, shortness of breath, ankle edema, joint pain, and aimless movement of the upper extremities or chorea. Which question should the practical nurse (PN) ask the parent concerning the child's recent health history that would be relevant to the diagnosis?

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?

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.)