Nurses must develop an awareness of the ethical and legal considerations pertaining to nursing practice
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A hospitalized older adult has been assessed at high risk for skin breakdown. Which actions does the registered nurse (RN) delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess skin redness when turning. b. Document Braden Scale results. c. Keep the client's skin dry. d. Obtain a pressure-relieving mattress. e. Turn the client every 2 hours.
A mother brings her 3- -year-old daughter to the emergency department because the child has been vomiting and having diarrhea for the past 36 hours. When assessing this child's temperature, which method would be least appropriate?
A) Oral B) Tympanic C) Rectal D) Axillary
A client has developed neuropathy as he has aged. What would be the most important teaching intervention for the client and family?
A) Provide a comfortable temperature in the home B) Reduce the temperature on the water heater C) Keep the environment warmer in winter D) In high temperatures, have adequate ventilation
A patient with asthma should be educated to use his or her ________ daily to monitor PEFR in order to prevent an attack.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).