The team leader assigns LPN A to patient care in rooms 123 and 129, explaining some of the special higher level care that these patients will need
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. Making assignments according to skill level is an example of: 1. planning.
2. organizing.
3. evaluating.
4. directing.
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The management function of directing is found in the team leader's making assignments according to skill levels and explaining what is to be done.
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The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient who has tactile alterations in his legs. Which instructions should be included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Verify bath water temperature is approximately 39.5 ° C. b. Do not use hot or cold therapy on any extremity. c. Use sturdy shoes when walking outside or on hard surfaces. d. Report any changes in skin color on your legs to your health care provider. e. Set your water heater so that scalding is not possible.
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The nurse gives diazepam to a client in status epilepticus to stop the seizure because prolonged seizure activity can cause
a. brain injury. b. cardiac dysrhythmias. c. muscle and tendon damage. d. respiratory arrest.
A nurse at a health care facility is suggesting the use of isometric exercise to a client. What is the major purpose of isometric exercise?
A) To prevent ankylosis B) To promote cardiorespiratory conditioning C) To increase lean muscle mass D) To maintain flexible joints