The patient's orders read "NPO after 4 P.M." This means that the nursing assistant will withhold the evening meal
True
False
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The nurse assists the client with emphysema admitted because of a respiratory infection to assume what position to reduce the effort of breathing and improve gas exchange?
1. Left Sims' position 2. Fowler's position 3. High Fowler's position 4. Orthopneic position
Which combination of sex chromosomes is present in a female?
a. XY b. XYY c. XXY d. XX
Delirium is secondary to underlying medical conditions
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An RN delegates to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) the task of performing blood pressure checks for a group of patients on a nursing unit. The UAP accepts the task and is responsible for:
a. delegating the task to another UAP if he or she does not have the time or skill to complete the task. b. keeping the RN informed of any abnormal blood pressure readings. c. calling the physician when the patient's vital signs are not within established parameters. d. informing the dietary department to initiate a low-sodium diet for patients who are hypertensive.