A new mother asks the practical nurse (PN), "How do I know that my baby is getting enough breast milk?" Which explanation should the PN provide?

While ambulating in the hallway following an appendectomy yesterday, a client complains of chest tightness and shortness of breath. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement first?

Epidural anesthesia is initiated for a primigravida at 40 weeks gestation who is in active labor. Which assessment has the greatest priority for the practical nurse to monitor during the administration of epidural anesthesia?

A client has returned to the unit following a cardiac catheterization procedure. Which task is most appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to the practical nurse (PN)?

The practical nurse (PN) is checking residual volume prior to the administration of a bolus feeding to a client with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube when the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reports that another client has requested pain medication for postoperative pain. Which action should the PN take?

An older adult client tells the home health practical nurse (PN) of not having any money, and a belief of not deserving to eat, so the client has not asked anyone to help provide food. Which information is most important for PN to obtain?

A client with an infected spider bite is receiving IV antibiotics through a central venous catheter. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the client is weak, pale, and diaphoretic. Which additional finding should the PN report immediately to the charge nurse?

When caring for a child with sickle cell disease, the practical nurse (PN) expects that the child will most likely describe which symptom when experiencing a sickle cell crisis?

When caring for a client with a colostomy, which topical skin preparation should the practical nurse (PN) apply around the stoma?

The practical nurse (PN) caring for a toddler is preparing to conduct a routine focused assessment. Which action should the PN take to promote an environment of family-centered care?

A client receives a prescription for ophthalmic ketorolac. Prior to administering the medication, the practical nurse (PN) should review the medical record for which condition?