A registered nurse (RN) is planning assignments for five clients on the nursing unit. The team includes a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a nursing assistant. Which clients should the nurse assign to the LPN?
A. A client who is confused and requires assistance with a shower
B. A client requiring a bed bath and frequent ambulation with a cane
C. A client who must be accompanied to physical therapy twice during the shift
D. A client with a colostomy who requires reinforcement regarding the procedure for irrigation
E. A client with diabetes mellitus who requires the administration of regular insulin in accordance with a sliding dosage scale every 4 hours
Answer:
D. A client with a colostomy who requires reinforcement regarding the procedure for irrigation
E A client with diabetes mellitus who requires the administration of regular insulin in accordance with a sliding dosage scale every 4 hours
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A nurse is conducting her master's thesis research in the unit in which she works as a staff nurse. The focus of her thesis is burned children's pain, with versus without a child life specialist assisting the child
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)