Eddie, an RN, is charge nurse and is setting up the day's assignments. Lindsey, a newly licensed RN, has been floated to the unit. When making an assignment for Lindsey, Eddie must consider:
A) Lindsey's age
B) Lindsey's knowledge of the institution's standards of practice
C) Lindsey's nursing degree
D) Lindsey's knowledge base and level of skill
D
Lindsey's knowledge base and level of skill
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1. "Newborns have immature immune function at birth, and illness is very hard to detect." 2. "Your mothering skills will improve with time. You should take the newborn class." 3. "Your baby didn't get enough active acquired immunity from you during the pregnancy." 4. "The immunity your baby gets in utero doesn't start to function until he is 4 to 8 weeks old."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What must the school nurse do in relation to delegating medication administration to nonprofessional personnel?
A. Continue to write grants for funds for school-based services using only professionals. B. Engage in political action to convince legislators of the need for increased school health funding. C. Keep records documenting training and ongoing evaluation by the registered nurse. D. Personally provide direct care services as needed for the children and staff in the school system.