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The practical nurse notes that the patient’s IV site is warm and painful with erythema and swelling continuing above the insertion point of the IV catheter.  The nurse determines the patient is most likely experiencing?  

The client has an order for phenazopyridine HCL 0.2 grams po.  The phenazopyridine HCL medication bottle contains 50mg tablets. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer for one dose?  Round to the whole tablet. ____ tablet(s)

A new medication order reads:  Guaifenesin 10 mL PO every 4-6 hours p.r.n.  How will the nurse carry out this order?

The client has an order to receive Sandostatin 400mcg subcutaneous daily.  The medication label is shown below.  How many mL(s) should the nurse administer?  Round answer to the tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.  _______ mL

When implementing the plan of care for a patient receiving IV therapy, which intervention would be most appropriate?

A blood glucose level of ______________, is considered hypoglycemic.

Which of the following findings would lead the practical nurse to suspect that a client’s IV has infiltrated?

  When reading a TB test the practical nurse measures the mm of?

The nurse is preparing to provide morning cares and change the bed of an elderly client with diarrhea who is on contact precautions.  Which of the following should the nurse do?

The practical nurse is preparing a client for the physical examination by the health-care provider.  Identify the priority assessment to be obtained by the practical nurse during this preparation.