Which task could be safely delegated by the nurse to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
1. Caring of the client with the newly placed cast
2. Explaining to the client how to respond to itching under the cast
3. Caring of the insertion site for Crutchfield tongs
4. Caring of the client with a stable cast
Correct Answer: 4
The UAP could safely provide routine care for the client with a stable cast. The newly casted client requires frequent neurovascular assessments, which can be performed only by the nurse. Teaching and sterile wound care are also the responsibility of the nurse.
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A) "Use a condom during sexual activity if the infection becomes active again." B) "If the infection has healed, you probably don't have to use a condom." C) "Inform all potential sexual partners about the infection, even if it is inactive." D) "Refrain from all sexual activity until you don't have another outbreak for a year."
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1. "There are studies that support a genetic link for developing alcoholism.". 2. "Why are you concerned about becoming an alcoholic?" 3. "You will likely become an alcoholic.". 4. "Don't worry about that.".
The sum of the processes through which the body uses food for energy, growth, maintenance, and regulation of body processes is:
1. Digestion 2. Metabolism 3. Nutrition 4. Excretion
Write the Roman numeral for 10
What will be an ideal response?