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?

The practical nurse (PN) is discussing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with the mother of a 7- year-old student newly diagnosed with the disorder. Which intervention should the PN suggest as most effective in managing the symptoms of ADHD?

A client at the mental health center reports difficulty concentrating at work, feeling very tired during the day, and sleeping 4 to 5 hours at night. To further assess for depression, which question is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to ask?

A client who is in active labor is admitted with her cervix dilated to 3 cm with 50% effacement and the presenting part at 0 station. An hour later, she tells the practical nurse (PN) that she wants to go to the bathroom to empty her bladder. The nurse examines the client again and determines her vaginal exam is unchanged.

Which action should the PN implement?

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?

A newborn infant with a tracheoesophageal repair is receiving gastrostomy (GT) feedings postoperatively. Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement during the GT feedings?

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?

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)?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus who presents with an HbA1c of 11% (97 mmol/mol), thirst, and blurred vision.
Which action should the PN take first?

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?

Following a hysterectomy, an older adult's complete metabolic panel findings indicate that her magnesium level is low. To help increase the client's magnesium level, the PN should suggest that the client increase her intake of which food?