A team leader assigns LPN/LVN A to patient care in rooms 123 and 129 and explains the special higher level care that these patients require
Nurse aides G and F are assigned to the rest of the hall, splitting the numbers of patients needing total care versus partial care. Their care duties are discussed in detail. What does making assignments according to skill level exemplify? a. Planning
b. Organizing
c. Evaluating
d. Directing
D
The management function of directing is evident when the team leader makes assignments ac-cording to skill levels and explains what is to be done.
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1. Change the infant's diaper. 2. Ask the mother if she would like to hold the baby. 3. Check the infant's ID bracelet against the mother's. 4. Requests that the visitors leave the room.
When the nurse is communicating with a client who is of a different culture, which action would be least appropriate?
A) Avoid seeing the situation through the client's perspective B) Sit at the same level as that at which the client is sitting C) Use facial expressions to demonstrate concern and interest D) Address the client in formal manner
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A) Lithium B) Cyclosporine C) Furosemide D) Lisinopril E) Phenytoin
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A) Disturbed Personal Identity B) Disturbed Body Image C) Sedentary Lifestyle D) Risk for Self-Mutilation