While changing the dressing of a client's abdominal incision, the practical nurse (PN) observes a large amount of purulent drainage on the dressing. Which data should the PN collect first?

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?

The practical nurse (PN) is assigning tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is giving basic care to a group of residents in a long-term care facility. Which client's task should be completed by a PN, rather than the UAP?

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?

Epidural anesthesia is initiated for a primigravida at 40 weeks gestation who is in active labor. Which assessment has the greatest priority for the practical nurse to monitor during the administration of epidural anesthesia?

While caring for a client with a new prescription to initiate droplet precautions, which task can the practical nurse (PN) assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (ÚAP)?

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?

A 15-year-old male who is mildly intellectually disabled is admitted to the adolescent unit because he repeatedly refuses to complete personal hygiene. The healthcare provider prescribes that the client brush his teeth three times a day. In the psychiatric team conference, a behavior modification program is recommended to engage the client's participation. When implementing this technique, which reinforcement is best for the practical nurse (PN) to provide?

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?

The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer levothyroxine 25 mcg PO daily to a newly admitted client with hypothyroidism. The PN observes that the client's neck is enlarged, but the client denies pain or difficulty swallowing. Which action should the PN take?

During preoperative preparation, the practical nurse (PN) should offer the client which explanation about why deep breathing exercises with an incentive spirometer are necessary after surgery?