The practical/vocational nurse is preparing a patient for surgery who has asthma and is hard of hearing. Which of the following are within the scope of practice for the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide emotional support.
b. Apply antiembolism devices as ordered.
c. Assist patient with insertion of hearing aids.
d. Reinforce registered nurse's instructions.
e. Send inhaler to surgery with patient.
f. Provide information for informed consent.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
All but F are within the scope of practice for a practical/vocational. The physician provides information for informed consent.
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