The RN is admitting a patient to a medical unit. The nurse delegates the measurement of the vital signs to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while she collects data. After completing the admission process,
the patient complains of a severe headache so the nurse reassesses the vital signs to find the patient's blood pressure extremely elevated. Whose responsibility is the accuracy of the blood pressure measurement?
A) The company that made the blood pressure equipment
B) The nurse
C) The UAP
D) The charge nurse
Ans: B
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a. Demonstrate use of the incentive spirometer. b. Plan methods for bathing and turning the patient. c. Assist with IV insertion by holding adipose tissue out of the way. d. Develop strategies to provide privacy and decrease embarrassment.
The nurse is providing care to a toddler-age client who is diagnosed with celiac disease. Which interventions will the nurse include in the toddler's plan of care? Select all that apply
1. Temporary removal of wheat products from the diet 2. Permanent removal of oat products from the diet 3. Fat-soluble vitamin supplements 4. Avoidance of processed foods 5. Obtaining a dietary prescription
Lorazepam 1 mg oral every 6 hours as needed for anxiety is ordered. Lorazepam is available in 0.5-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word