The practical/vocational nurse is preparing a patient for surgery who has asthma and is hard of hearing. Which actions are within the scope of practice for the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide emotional support.
b. Send inhaler to surgery with patient.
c. Apply anti-embolism devices as ordered.
d. Reinforce RN's instructions.
e. Provide information for informed consent.
f. Assist patient with insertion of hearing aids.
ANS: A, B, C, D, F
All actions are within the scope of practice for a practical/vocational except for providing informed consent. E. The physician provides information for informed consent.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is preparing the patient for a thoracentesis. What must be completed before the procedure may be performed?
a. Physical assessment b. Interview c. Informed consent d. Surgical checklist
A nurse educating a client on the antacid aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) should warn the client about which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply
A) Alopecia B) Anorexia C) Diarrhea D) Tremors E) Bone pain
Describe the effects of puberty on the adolescent patient.
What will be an ideal response?
Allen is taking Flagyl for the treatment of trichomoniasis. Which of the following cautions should Allen take?
A. Allen should avoid taking the drug with food. B. Allen should avoid alcohol use. C. Allen should stop taking the drug if he notices an unpleasant metallic taste. D. Allen should stop taking the drug if his urine becomes dark in color.