The task to which nursing aides (nursing assistants) may be delegated is:
1. updating a nursing care plan.
2. developing a teaching plan.
3. weighing a patient.
4. evaluating pain medication responses.
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Unlicensed persons may weigh a patient when directed to do so.
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A male baby is born with undescended testes. After caring for the newborn, what question by the nurse is most important?
A. "Did your other children have this problem?" B. "Do you have cats and litter boxes at home?" C. "Have you been exposed to measles?" D. "How old is the house in which you live?"
Which of the following helps to balance the fact that poverty is typically a major factor in certain groups having poorer health?
a. A strong community health center in the neighborhood b. Intact families where fathers are married to children's mothers c. Strong family and community support for healthy behaviors d. The large number of programs available to be of assistance in fighting poverty
The nurse is preparing a client with leukemia for a peripheral stem cell transfusion. Which information does the nurse provide the client?
a. "Nausea and vomiting are common after the transfusion." b. "The transfusion will take about 6 hours." c. "You may have numbness in your fingers and toes." d. "Your urine may be red for a short time."
The nurse is appointed to be a member of the risk communication team during a disaster response situation. During an evacuation, the nurse is informed that an increasing number of individuals are reluctant to leave their homes
To complete an orderly evacuation, it is necessary to: A) Involve the armed forces B) Declare martial law C) Create an environment of trust and credibility D) Disseminate information regarding the necessity of the evacuation