Which nursing role may not be legally delegated to the LPN/LVN?
A) Assessment of the client
B) Implementation of client care
C) Monitoring of client condition
D) Management of client care
D
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Electronic health records (EHRs) can improve patient care. The following is an example of an alert in an EHR. (Select all that apply.)
a. Notification of medication being overdue b. Change in patient's blood pressure that exceeds parameters c. Order entered for a medication the patient is allergic to d. Routine lab orders e. Critical lab value
Which nursing action would best promote the psychiatric stabilization of a patient who is both confused and agitated when found wandering barefoot in freezing weather?
a. Place the patient on frequent observation to assess both overall status and potential for harm. b. Anticipate the inclusion of medication therapy in the patient's therapeutic plan of care. c. Interview the patient to obtain information regarding the identification of family and/or caregiver. d. Notify social services that the patient will be in need of both physical and social support resources.
A nurse plans care for a client who has a wound that is not healing. Which focused assessments should the nurse complete to develop the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Height b. Allergies c. Alcohol use d. Prealbumin laboratory results e. Liver enzyme laboratory results
The patient tells the nurse that her 12-year-old child asks to use her nail polish remover several times a day. When her friends come to visit, this seems to occur more frequently. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Your daughter may be 'huffing'; that is really scary." 2. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or inhaling the remover." 3. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or drinking small amounts of the remover." 4. "Your daughter may be 'huffing' or rubbing the remover on her skin."