Which of the following nursing activities should the registered nurse delegate to a licensed practical nurse?
1. instruct a client with acne vulgaris on the use of tretinoin (retin-a)
2. develop a plan of care on the irrigation of a skin ulcer with normal saline
3. obtain a health history from a client admitted with a pressure sore on the coccyx
4. monitor the vital signs of a client with cellulitis for evidence of sepsis
Ans: 4. monitor the vital signs of a client with cellulitis for evidence of sepsis
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Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about which of the following adverse effects?
A) Low blood pressure B) Vaginal burning C) Increased heart rate D) Reduced desire for sexual activity
The nursing students are learning how to assess function of cranial nerve VIII. To assess the function of cranial nerve VIII the students would be correct in completing which of the following assessment techniques?
A) Have the patient identify familiar odors with the eyes closed B) Assess papillary reflex C) Utilize the Snellen chart D) Test for air and bone conduction (Rinne)
The nurse provides routine morning care to a client, including all the medications and scheduled treatments. What action should the nurse make next?
1. Move on to the next assignment to increase the nurse's efficiency. 2. Report this to the charge nurse. 3. Document all care in the progress notes. 4. Get supplies organized for the next client's medications and treatments.
Clean thermometers should be stored in a dry container.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)