Which of the following tasks may be delegated to a nursing assistant in an acute mental health setting?
A. Assessing mental status on admission
B. Checking for sharp objects
C. Administering medication
D. Discussing the treatment plan
Answer: B. Checking for sharp objects
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The nurse is determining an older patient's ability to provide consent for a surgical procedure. Which criteria must be met?
1. Acknowledge reasonable treatment options available. 2. Verbalize the decision to undergo the surgical procedure. 3. Understand that antibiotics may be administered after the procedure. 4. Voice knowledge of the medications that will be utilized for anesthesia.
The major reasons for accurate and thorough documentation of nursing care rendered and the patient's response to interventions include which of the following?
a. Documentation is required for accreditation and reimbursement. b. Documentation prevents lawsuits. c. Documentation is required if the patient sues. d. Documentation is a long-held custom.
A literature review may be the first step in a research project because it could generate ideas for research questions
A) True B) False
A nurse is caring for a client who had a placenta previa delivery. Which is a nursing
consideration for this client? A) Monitor client for sudden extreme pain B) Observe for aberrations in uterine shape C) Monitor the client for hemorrhage D) Measure abdominal girth with a measuring tape year-old client has given birth to a very-low-birth-weight preterm infant. Which should the nurse consider to prevent the newborn from losing body temperature? A) Hold the newborn close, rocking gently B) Provide isolette care to the newborn C) Administer vitamin K to the newborn D) Give the newborn a warm water bath