A male client with diabetes mellitus calls the clinic to report left calf pain after walking around the block. Which additional information should the PN report to the healthcare provider? Muscle cramps occur at night when sleeping. Muscles are deconditioned from lack of regular exercise. Shooting pain occurs down the back of one leg when walking. The pain is immediately relieved when he sits down. The pain is immediately relieved when he sits down. Rationale Atherosclerosis secondary t...

Administering Oral, Topical, And Mucosal Medications The nurse is reviewing a medication order for a patient. The health-care provider prescribed the medication to be given by mouth (PO). In which manner will the nurse give the medication to the patient if it arrives in tablet form? 1. Give the patient a fluid to help swallow the medication. 2. Place the medication carefully between the patient's cheek and gum. 3. Dissolve the medication in a glass of water and have the patient dri...

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) - Limb must be intact Diarrhea - Fluid Deficit Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) - check Creatinine Levels Braden Scale - Moisture is an issue LPN assignment - Can care for a Febrile patient Diabetes Miletus - monitor glucose by checking it Bulimia patient who vomits - watch for Teeth enamel DNR patient - Pain is Priority ICD same as SCDs - Examine Lower Extremity Morbidity Data - select Glaucoma Glaucoma surgeries - de...

The practical nurse is reviewing pre-op instructions with a male client who is having surgery today. What question should the PN ask the client to best evaluate his understanding of the surgery? - What do you know about the surgery you are having? An adult client with otitis media has thick, yellow drainage from the right ear canal. What additional findings should the PN expect to identify? - Pain relief after ear drainage begins Which assessment is most important for the practical nurse ...

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