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Delegation for effective task management. - RNs must delegate tasks so that they can complete higher level tasks. RNs may delegate to other RNs, PNs or APs. PNs may delegate to other PNs or APs. Predictability of outcome: Is this routine, or is this new, is there potential for complications Potential for harm: Is the client stable? Risks? Aspiration, Bleeding Complexity of Care: Does the delegatee have the license to perform the task, and the training? Need for problem solving: Does thi...

The nurse is assisting in evaluating and updating a client's plan of care. Which of the following findings indi Nurses' Notes Day 1, 1530: Client presents to the emergency department with reports of a cough, sore throat, chills, fever, and shortness of breath which began 2 days ago. Client reports their sputum is thick and yellow in color. Upon auscultation, lungs sounds cate that the client's condition is worsening? - When evaluating the client's plan of care the nurse should identify ...

How does the student nurse best prepare for the clinical experience? A. Practice and review procedure for performing skills. B. Review class notes for the past week. C. Walk through the clinical facility. D. Show up for clinical 1 hour early. - A. Practice and review procedure for performing skills. The student nurse is working in the clinical facility and learns a family member has been admitted to the same facility. What statement is true about the student's access to the family membe...

A home health nurse is caring for a child who has lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take a. Ensure the state health department has been notified b. Administer antitoxin c. Educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings d. Assess for skin necrosis - a. Ensure the state health department has been notified A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. (NGN) - - Provide frequent rest periods - Restrict client sodiu...

The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals are the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) a. Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. - b. Reduce blood loss d. reduce cardiac arrests e. reduce surgical site infection Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hypother...

According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake? Select one: a. Dietary Guidelines for Americans b. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level c. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake. d. Body type and cultural preferences A With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work? Select one: a. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweigh...

General concepts- constructs - Building blocks of theories conceptual definition - Defining the construct in words Example of conceptual definition - Attitude is a scientific term but also is a term in everyday language -we have to think about it differently. Variables - The empirical counterpart of a construct or what is measured Operational definition - Defining the construct in terms of actions to measure Example of operational variable - On a scale of 1-5, how willing are you to do t...

Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum? - The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the best course of action? - Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician. Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of the following? - Reliability and validity To ensure the client is retaini...

What is the goal of nursing research? A. Make decisions regarding nursing education based on published literature B. Determine topics that could develop nursing knowledge C. Gather information from published literature to make decisions about application to clinical practice D. Conduct studies to develop a body of nursing knowledge - D. Conduct studies to develop a body of nursing knowledge Which is the most important question to ask in evidence-based practice? A. What findings constitut...

Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a client in atrial fibrillation with a rate of 180 beats per minute? a. Apply oxygen b. Administer anticoagulants c. Administer medications to slow the rate d. Monitor urine output - c. Administer medications to slow the rate A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with left ventricular heart failure. What is an early sign the client is most likely to report? a. Nocturia b. Weight gain c. Swollen legs d. ...