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

A client with an infected spider bite is receiving IV antibiotics through a central venous catheter. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the client is weak, pale, and diaphoretic. Which additional finding should the PN report immediately to the charge nurse?

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?

The practical nurse (PN) administers an anticonvulsant that causes photosensitivity. Which action should the PN take after administering the medication?

The practical nurse (PN) who is working as the charge nurse at an extended care facility is making assignments for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working a 12-hour shift. Which resource is most important in guiding the PN's assignments for the UAPS?

A client with lung cancer is receiving hospice care at an inpatient facility. Currently, the client's heart rate is 46 beats/minute, respirations are 10 breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is 73/49 mm Hg. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that, "I am ready to make peace with God." Which intervention should the PN implement?

An older adult client tells the home health practical nurse (PN) of not having any money, and a belief of not deserving to eat, so the client has not asked anyone to help provide food. Which information is most important for PN to obtain?

The practical nurse (PN) is working in a surgical preoperative area and reviewing a signed consent form. The form reads "amputation of the right lower leg" but the client's left leg is labeled for amputation. The client has already received the preoperative medication from the anesthesiologist. Which should be the PN's next action?

The practical nurse (PN) learns in report that a client has a prescription for continuous humidified oxygen at 4 L/minute via a nasal cannula. Upon entering the client's room, the PN observes that the oxygen flow rate is set at 1 L/minute, there is no water in the humidifier, and there are reddened areas on the client's ears under the cannula tubing. The client has a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute and has dry and cracked mucous membranes. Which action should the PN take first?

A client with endocarditis is receiving antibiotic therapy. Which priority should the practical nurse (PN) consider in planning this client's care and activities of daily living (ADL)?

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?