A nurse from the Obstetrics unit has been floated to your unit. In making assignments, which patient would you assign to this nurse?
a. A 25-year-old client diagnosed with severe hypertension
b. A 42-year-old male who is receiving peritoneal dialysis treatment
c. A 22-year-old female in sickle cell crisis
d. A 47-year-old male who is 1 day post-gallbladder surgery
A
The nurse should be assigned the 25-year-old client with severe hypertension. Hypertension is often
seen on the Obstetrics unit; therefore, the OB nurse should be able to provide the appropriate care
needed. Care for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis, one in a sickle cell crisis, or the client who has
had gallbladder surgery may require additional experience that the float nurse does not have.
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