The parents of a child with acute glomerulonephritis are describing to the practical nurse (PN) what originally motivated them to seek medical care. Which sign did the child most likely exhibit?

A middle-aged male who drinks a "fifth of liquor" every night is brought to the clinic for a pre-arranged family intervention. After each family member confronts the client, the healthcare provider tells the client that he will be heading to the hospital for detoxification. The client shouts at the practical nurse (PN) that he sees no reason for hospitalization. How should PN respond?

A client on the mental health unit has been scowling and rapidly pacing up and down the hall for several minutes. Which behaviors are most important for the practical nurse (PN) to monitor?

The practical nurse (PN) enters an examination room to gather routine health information for a teenage female client who is accompanied by her mother. Which action by the PN is likely to facilitate accurate responses to personal and social history questions?

An older female client is admited to the orthopedic unit following surgical repair of a fractured hip. On the second postoperative day, the client becomes confused and repeatedly asks the practical nurse (PN) where she is. Which information should the PN obtain before reporting to the charge nurse?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client in the preoperative holding area who is waiting for abdominal surgery. The client tells the PN about feeling afraid and anxious because of the surgery. Which technique is best for the PN to assist the client to use while waiting for surgery?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a newborn whose mother has poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus and observes the newborn is grunting with mild sternal retractions. The PN should recognize the newborn is exhibiting signs of which condition?

The parents of a child with acute glomerulonephritis are describing to the practical nurse (PN) what originally motivated them to seek medical care. Which sign did the child most likely exhibit?

The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to assist in the care of a laboring client at 42-weeks gestation. While providing perineal care, the PN observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which action should the PN take?

A 3-month-old with bronchiolitis is brought to the clinic experiencing irritability and poor oral intake. Which finding should alert the practical nurse (PN) that the child is in acute respiratory distress?

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?