The practical nurse (PN) selects the ventrolateral site to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult. Identify the Injection site.

The parents of a one-year-old child with the diagnosis of hypospadias informed the practical nurse (PN) that they plan to delay corrective surgery to see if the child will outgrow the problem. Which information should the PN provide to these parents?

An adult female client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is receiving NPH insulin 35 units each morning. Which finding should the practical nurse (PN) document as evidence that the amount of insulin is inadequate?

The practical nurse (PN) observes unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) bathing a bedfast client with the bed in a high position. Which action should the PN take?

The client was admitted to the medical floor. Upon arrival, the client was assessed: He is difficult to arouse but follows commands. He has a peripheral IV which is infusing normal saline at 145 mL/hr. No redness or edema at the site. Breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. He appears pink and well-perfused.

The client had a tonic-clonic seizure that lasted for 3 minutes and 5 seconds. The client became apneic during the seizure and the oxygen saturation dropped to 48%. The client was manually ventilated at 100% oxygen and padding was placed around the vent for safety. After the seizure, the client was turned to his left for recovery.

The physician comes to the bedside following the seizure and prescribes phenytoin. The PN administers the phenytoin as prescribed.

What are the possible toxic effects of phenytoin that the PN should closely monitor the client for after administration?

Select all that apply

The mother of a young child with eczema asks about the type of clothing that is best for her child's comfort. Which choice should the practical nurse (PN) recommend?

A client with a compound fracture of the left ankle is being discharged with a below-the-knee cast. Which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the client prior to discharge?

For the past six hours, a postoperative male client has refused pain medication because he believed that he could "tough it out." When an opioid analgesic is administered, the client has difficulty obtaining a satisfactory level of comfort. Which action is best for the practical nurse (PN) to use in assisting this client to deal with his pain?

A client who has four gold seed implants on a chest wall tumor is on radiation precautions. What basic precautions should the practical nurse (PN) observe when administering direct care to this client?

The practical nurse (PN) identifies which client behaviors that can increase the client's risk for hypertension? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement by an older female client who lost her spouse two years ago should indicate to the practical nurse (PN) that the client may need bereavement counseling?