A client with blood type AB negative delivers a newborn with blood type A positive. The cord blood reveals a positive indirect Coombs' test. What is the implication of this finding?

When preparing to assist in a scoliosis screening clinic, the practical nurse (PN) should identify which age group will be included in the examinations?

An adolescent female client with acute leukemia reports that she is experiencing an unusually heavy menstrual flow. Which laboratory data should the practical nurse (PN) review in response to this statement?

A 3-week-old infant is admited to the pediatric unit with vomiting and dehydration. The mother describes the infant as having projectile vomiting after eating. She also tells the practical nurse (PN) that the baby is always hungry. Which finding warrants immediate intervention by the PN?

A term multigravida, who is receiving oxytocin IV for labor augmentation, is requesting pain medication. Review of the client's record indicates that she was medicated 30 minutes ago with butorphanol 2 mg and promethazine 25 mg IV push. Vaginal examination reveals that the client's cervical dilation is 3 cm, 10% effaced, and at a 0 station. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?

An older client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for assessment of a recent onset of dementia. The practical nurse (PN) notes that in the evening this client often becomes restless, confused, and agitated. Which intervention should the PN implement?

An older adult female client is admited to the psychiatric unit for assessment of a recent onset of dementia. The practical nurse (PN) notes that in the evening, the client becomes restless, confused, and agitated.

Which instruction should the PN provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel who is assisting in the care of the client?

A client at 8-weeks gestation has a hemoglobin of 9.5 mg/dl. The healthcare provider prescribes an oral iron supplement. Which information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client?

A client with a major depressive disorder is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) use to demonstrate support of the client?

The practical nurse (PN) is monitoring a 5-year-old following a fracture of the ulna. For which situation should the PN seek immediate intervention by the registered nurse (RN)?

A client who is 2-weeks postpartum presents with feelings of irritability, severe mood swings, and an irrational sense of her ability to keep her infant safe. She believes the infant is going to die, and there is nothing she can do to save her baby. The practical nurse (PN) should recognize the client may be exhibiting symptoms of which condition?