The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older client who was informed about a diagnosis of terminal cancer two days ago. Which intervention would be most helpful for the client's spouse at this time?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is preparing for the admission of a client who was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the UAP?

The practical nurse (PN) prepares to provide wound care. In which order should the PN implement these steps? (Place the first action on top and the last action on the bottom.)

In caring for a client following a below-the-knee amputation, which task is best for the practical nurse (PN) to assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is assisting with the care of this client?

A school-age child is exhibiting symptoms of rheumatic fever including fatigue, shortness of breath, ankle edema, joint pain, and aimless movement of the upper extremities or chorea. Which question should the practical nurse (PN) ask the parent concerning the child's recent health history that would be relevant to the diagnosis?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assisting the practical nurse (PN) with client care. Which client should the PN instruct the UAP to help first?

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.)

A client receiving intravenous amphotericin B for treatment of a fungal infection. Which laboratory result is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to report to the healthcare provider?

Reference range:

• Creatinine [0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL (53 to 106 μmol/L)]
• Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]
• Potassium [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]
• Platelets [150,000 to 400,000/mm3 (150 to 400 x 10L)]

Which symptom reported by a client, alerts the practical nurse (PN) that a scheduled dose of hydrochlorothiazide may need to be withheld?

The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to care for a client that is unconscious and at risk for aspiration. The PN prepares to provide oral care to the client. Which action should the PN take next?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an adolescent with scoliosis who reports bilateral lower leg numbness and tingling 2 days after surgery for a spinal fusion. Which action should the PN take first?