The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a 3-month-old male infant two days after a pylorotomy and notices that the infant is restless, grimacing, and drawing his knees to his chest. What action should the PN implement?

The healthcare provider hands a newborn to the circulating nurse during a cesarean delivery. What action should the nurse implement first?

An adult client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder arrives in an elated state on admission to the psychiatric unit. What is the best room assignment the nurse can make for this client?

The practical nurse (PN) is charting vital signs on a hand-written flow sheet and realizes that an error has been made. What should the PN do to rectify this error?

While assessing placement of a nasogastric tube (NGT), the nurse aspirates cloudy green fluid into a syringe. Which intervention should the nurse Implement?

While caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN), it is most important for the nurse to monitor which of the client's lab values?

A client who is receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy has lost 25% of total body weight and is having difficulty eating because of stomatitis. In planning care for this client, which diet should the nurse recommend?

The practical nurse (PN) overhears a female client with Cushing's syndrome tell her family in a very loud and angry voice to leave her room and not to come back. The response by the PN is based on recognizing which common manifestation of the syndrome?

When conducting diet teaching for a client who is on a gastrostomy tube feeding, which foods should the nurse encourage the client use? (Select all that apply.)

The practical nurse (PN) is assessing an older client with left-sided heart failure (HF). What intervention is most important for the PN to implement?

A client expresses an interest in reducing intake of saturated fats and plans to stop eating hamburgers at lunch. Which menu item should the nurse suggest as an alternative source of protein?