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?

A client with lung cancer was given an oral narcotic for pain one hour ago. Which finding should the practical nurse (PN) report to the charge nurse?

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

The practical nurse (PN) caring for a toddler is preparing to conduct a routine focused assessment. Which action should the PN take to promote an environment of family-centered care?

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.

At 2100, an older adult client turns on the call light and reports to the practical nurse (PN) concerns of difficulty falling asleep. Which priority action should the PN implement?

While caring for a client with an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the left forearm, the practical nurse (PN) observed a palpable buzzing sensation over the fistula. Which action should the PN take?

The parent of an school-aged child tells the practical nurse (PN) that the child fell out of a tree and hurt the child's arm and shoulder. Which assessment finding should the PN note as the most significant indicator of possible child abuse?

A client receives a prescription for a medication to be administered three times a day before meals. The food trays arrive on the unit at 0900, 1200, and 1700. At what times should the practical nurse administer the medication? Select all that apply.

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?

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.)