The practical nurse is evaluating a male client with paranoia. Which behavior can this client be expected to exhibit?

A client who delivered vaginally 18-hours ago develops a slight fever. The delivery record shows spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) for 36 hours prior to delivery and labor lasting 24 hours. An epidural was placed during labor, and the client experienced a third-degree perineal laceration.

The practical nurse (PN) should recognize which information poses the greatest risk for developing postpartum endometritis?

Following the prenatal clinic's screening protocol, the practical nurse (PN) is preparing laboratory prescriptions for clients who are scheduled to be seen today. Which screening test should be scheduled for a client who is gravida 4 para 3 at 16-weeks gestation?

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?

Which information is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to relay to the registered nurse (RN) concerning a 24-hour-old infant?

A client who is multiparous at 36-weeks gestation is diagnosed with placenta previa. The practical nurse (PN) should monitor this client for which condition?

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?

A 6-year-old female client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) comes to the clinic with anorexia, drowsiness, and polydipsia. Her parents report frequent urination and bedwetting episodes almost nightly. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) take?

A male college student brings his roommate to the clinic because the roommate has been talking to someone who is not present. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that the voices are saying, "Kill, kill." Which question should the PN ask the client next?

The practical nurse is evaluating a male client with paranoia. Which behavior can this client be expected to exhibit?

During a well-baby clinic visit, a mother tells the practical nurse (PN) that her 12-month-old infant is not yet eating solid foods and drinks whole milk from a bottle. Based on these assessment findings, this infant is at the greatest risk for developing which condition?