At the beginning of the shift a student nurse is meeting with the registered nurse (RN) assigned to the student's client. The student nurse should provide the RN with which information? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assessments the student will make
b. Documentation the student will complete
c. Medications the student will administer
d. Treatments the student can perform
e. What time the student is going to lunch
A, B, C, D
These are all important components of the student's report to the RN. The time the student will take lunch is not crucial to discuss at this time and may well change depending on client status and needs at lunchtime.
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