Being the manager of care implies accountability on the part of the RN. Part of the accountability stems from appropriate delegation under the plan of care
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
The RN is accountable if he or she delegates inappropriately. That is, if the RN knowingly dele-gates an assignment beyond someone's qualifications or scope of practice, then the RN assumes responsibility for any negative consequences.
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a. "As soon as the antibiotics have been fi-nished." b. "As soon as albumin levels returns to normal." c. "When fluid remobilization has started." d. "When the burn wounds are closed."
Which is true about older adults?
1) They have short medical histories. 2) They believe old wives' tales more than traditional medicine. 3) They may not report all symptoms as significant. 4) All of the above.
An adult client with a head injury complains of severe pain. The nurse notes that the dose of opioid is half the normal adult dose. What is the reason for this?
a. Head injury patients do not experience severe pain but are disoriented. b. Respiratory depression can lead to cerebral hemorrhage. c. Opioids decrease heart rate such that the brain becomes hypoxic. d. Respiratory depression allows for a buildup of CO2, a vasodilator.
A patient from another culture does not look at the nurse's face while answering questions about health and medication history. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Ask the patient whether a family member could serve as an interpreter. b. Speak in a louder tone to get the patient's attention. c. Have the patient sit in a chair rather than in the bed. d. Proceed with the interview.