A nurse assigned to a child does not know how to perform a treatment that has been prescribed for the child. What should the nurse's first action be?
a. Delay the treatment until another nurse can do it.
b. Make the child's parents aware of the situa-tion.
c. Inform the nursing supervisor of the problem.
d. Arrange to have the child transferred to another unit.
C
If a nurse is not competent to perform a particular nursing task, the nurse must immediately communicate this fact to the nursing supervisor or physician. The nurse could endanger the child by delaying the intervention until another nurse is available. Telling the child's parents would most likely increase their anxiety and will not resolve the difficulty. Transfer to another unit delays needed treatment and would create unnecessary disruption for the child and family.
You might also like to view...
The nurse assesses a patient with cholecystitis. Which pain description is typical of biliary colic?
a. Substernal, radiating to the left shoulder and arm b. Epigastric, radiating to the back c. Right upper abdomen, radiating to the back or right shoulder d. Left upper abdomen, radiating to the jaw and neck
Which position is the most beneficial for a patient after surgery for creation of a tracheostomy?
a. Trendelenburg b. Dorsal recumbent c. Lithotomy d. Mid-Fowler's
Which medication could cause an abnormal drug interaction in a patient taking an antidepressant medication?
a. Digoxin b. Aspirin c. Chamomile d. Ginger
The community health nurse plans to implement a specific program that will involve use of the new community center that includes a pool and clubhouse. Which would be the best intervention when looking at who and how this center will be utilized?
A) Focus on entire population B) Policy development and enforcement C) Reflect community priorities and needs D) Promote health through epidemiologic evidence