The healthcare provider prescribed octreotide 150 mcg/day subcutaneously for a client with dumping syndrome. The medication is available in 0.2 mg/mL vials. How many mL should the practical nurse (PN) administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth).

Before administering an antibiotic that can cause nephrotoxicity, which laboratory value is most important
for the practical nurse (PN) to review?

A client is being treated for chronic kidney disease (CKD). On examination, the client has an elevated blood pressure (BP) and is exhibiting changes in mental status. Which intervention in the plan of care should the practical nurse (PN) implement?

A client who had orthopedic surgery three days ago verbalizes difficulty in sleeping. Which initial intervention is best for the practical nurse (PN) to implement?

The practical nurse (PN) prepares to remove a client's saline lock. Which supplies should the PN gather? (Select all that apply.)

A client who was admitted yesterday with severe dehydration is reporting pain where a 24 gauge intravenous (IV) catheter with normal saline is infusing at a rate of 150 mL/hour. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

The practical nurse (PN) assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to clean the hearing aid of an older adult resident of a long-term care facility. Which instructions should the PN provide to the UAP? (Select all that apply.)

A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) and asthma is readmitted to the unit for the third time in two months with a current fasting blood sugar (FBS) is 325 mg/dL (18 mmol/L). The client describes to the nurse of not understanding why the blood glucose level continues to be out of control. Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

An older female adult who was admited to a long-term care facility yesterday is confused about what day of the week it is. Her history does not indicate that she was confused prior to admission. What action should the practical nurse (PN) take?

An adolescent who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus at the age of 9, is admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. Which occurrence is the most likely cause of the ketoacidosis?

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What actions should the nurse plan for the rest of the shift? Select all that apply.