At 1200, the practical nurse (PN) learns that a client's 0900 dose of an anticonvulsant was not given. The next scheduled dose is at 2100. Which action should the PN take?

The client likely has

Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement by selecting from the lists of options provided. When the laboratory results are available, the practical nurse (PN) would expect the child to have

A client is voiding frequent small amounts 24-hours following the removal of an indwelling catheter, and a post-voided residual volume assessment is prescribed. Which explanation should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the client about why the procedure is necessary?

A client with Parkinson's disease is experiencing decreased postural reflexes, rigidity, retropulsive gait, and shuffling. Which intervention is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement?

The healthcare provider gives a pregnant woman a prescription for one prenatal vitamin with iron daily, and tells her that she needs to increase iron-rich foods in her diet because her hemoglobin is 8.2 g/dL (82 g/L). When a list of iron-rich foods is given to the client, she tells the practical nurse (PN) that she is vegetarian and does not eat anything that "bleeds." Which instruction should the PN provide? Select all that apply.

A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) is admitted with an elevated heart rate and an elevated blood pressure. Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement?

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assisting with the care of a client with a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC). Which guidance should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the UAP?

The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to provide care for a client with rheumatoid arthritis who is preparing for discharge. While planning the client's care, the PN should identify which client goal as the most important?

The practical nurse (PN) receives prescriptions from the healthcare provider. Click to highlight the 3 prescriptions that the PN should perform right away.

A. Acetaminophen 600 mg PO every 6 hours PRN for pain or temperature greater than 100° F (37.7° C)
B. Contact precautions
C. Vancomycin 500 mg IV piggyback every 6 hours
D. Place peripheral IV
E. Change turban dressing by cleansing with sterile water, patting dry, applying dry gauze over incision, and wrapping head with kerlix
F. Strict intake and output
G. Clear liquid diet

A new protocol for fall prevention is being implemented on the medical unit. During safety rounds, the practical nurse (PN) identifies that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) has omitted a vital component of the protocol. After implementing the missing component, which action should the PN take?