The ED nurse is preparing a pt with kidney trauma for emergency surgery. what is the best task to delegate to the UAP?
A. set the automated blood pressure machine to cycle every 2 hours
b. inform the family about surgery and assist them to the surgery waiting area
c. go to the blood bank and pick up the units of packed red cells
d. insert a urinary catheter if there is no gross bleeding at the urethra
Answer: c. go to the blood bank and pick up the units of packed red cells
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8. The nurse manager is interviewing a nurse candidate for a staff position on the unit. Which of the following questions should be included in this interview?
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A) 2,920 g B) 2,980 g C) 3,000 g D) 3,200 g