The home health practical nurse (PN) visits a young male client with AIDS who has Kaposi's sarcoma and peripheral neuropathies. His parents, who provide care for the client, report that their son sleeps most of the time. The PN observes the client is semi-conscious with stable vital signs and cries out in pain when turned or moved. A fentanyl patch is in place and skin lesions are closed and dried. Which intervention should the PN implement?

The home health practical nurse (PN) suspects elder abuse after observing fresh lacerations on the arms and leg of an older male client who lives with his daughter. Which action is most important for the PN to take?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client whose urine drug screen is positive for cocaine. Which of the following behaviors is this client likely to exhibit during cocaine withdrawal?

When assessing a client at 38-weeks gestation, the practical nurse (PN) determines that she has one set of twins, who are now 6 years old, another child who is 4 years old, and last year she had a fetal loss at 24-weeks gestation. Which is the correct gravidity and parity for this client?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with fractured metatarsals after slamming a hand in the car door. After administering the prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen for pain, which intervention should the PN include in the client's care?

The practical nurse (PN) is assessing an infant the first postoperative day following a pylorotomy. The infant was medicated for pain one hour ago, but the PN does not believe that the medication is effective. Which finding(s) indicate that the infant is still experiencing pain and that the analgesia was not effective? Select all that apply.

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

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The PN should recognize the client is at greater risk for the development of which complication?

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?

While ambulating in the hallway following an appendectomy yesterday, a client complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement first?

A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information provided by the client requires additional reinforcement of instruction by the practical nurse (PN)?