An older adult man who manages all his personal affairs is admitted to a long-term care facility because of mobility problems related to rheumatoid arthritis. When the practical nurse (PN) presents the client with a blank advanced directives form, he explains that he is not dying and not cognitively impaired and informs he does not need to complete such a form. Which action is most important for the PN to take?

Which assessment finding indicates to the practical nurse that a Venturi face mask is producing the desired effect?

At the outpatient clinic, the practical nurse (PN) talks to a male client whose spouse is being treated for cancer with chemotherapy. The client tells the PN the reason he does not want a seasonal influenza vaccination is because the vaccination will increase the risk to his spouse. How should the PN respond?

A client with recurrent ascites from cirrhosis describes having no appetite or energy to the home health practical nurse (PN). What diet suggestions should the PN provide for the client? Select all that apply.

The practical nurse (PN) notifies the healthcare provider that the client continues to have signs of fluid volume deficit. The health care provider prescribes a continuous infusion of isotonic fluids.

Which fluid(s) is/are classified as isotonic? Select all that apply.

An older adult client is admitted to the hospital from a skilled care facility with dehydration and malnourishment. The client is oriented times four, but is despondent and withdrawn. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the client has multiple bruises on both arms and has poor hygiene. Which action should the PN implement first?

While changing the dressing of a client who is immobile, the practical nurse (PN) observes a red and swollen wound with a moderate amount of yellow and green drainage and a foul odor. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the PN should evaluate which of the client's laboratory values?

The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to assist an elderly client to the bathroom. The PN knows that an elderly adult's center of gravity changes from the hips to another area of the body. While planning to safely assist this client, the PN knows that the center of gravity for the elderly client is in which area of the body?

The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to transfer an unresponsive client from the bed to a stretcher. Which client data is most important for the PN to obtain before beginning the transfer?

The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing home care instructions with the mother of a young girl with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which information reported by the mother demonstrates understanding of home care for the child?

In providing care for a client with a nasogastric tube (NGT) connected to intermittent suction, which task can be assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?