Activities related to skin care the registered nurse can delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Applying over-the-counter lotions to skin that is not broken
b. Assisting the client with frequent turning to prevent pressure ulcers
c. Covering the client who complains of being cold with more blankets
d. Placing a sterile gauze pad over broken skin to contain drainage
e. Treating a new rash with topical antihistamines if ordered
A, B, C, D
All the above options can be delegated to a UAP except option e. Prescription medications need to be applied by the registered nurse. The nurse needs to investigate a new rash for the possibility of an allergic reaction.
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a. Take the patient by the arm and lead her slowly to the bathroom. b. Walk slightly ahead of the patient and allow the patient to hold the nurse's elbow. c. Give the patient exact descriptive directions to the bathroom so that she can walk there independently. d. Lead the patient to the bathroom by the hand, describing the location and providing verbal clues.
A male patient's symptomatic HIV has progressed to AIDS, and the patient is now unable to independently perform most of his activities of daily living. To prevent skin breakdown, what action should the nurse take?
A) Massage the patient's dependent regions on a daily basis. B) Cleanse the patient's perianal skin with a mild disinfectant. C) Arrange for a pressure-reducing mattress. D) Ensure that only water is used during washes and skin care.
A researcher working for Google collects data on fair treatment in the workplace
He attempts to attach one of the raw data forms to a message to himself, so that he can finish the data analysis at home that evening, but accidentally sends it to another employee who had provided data for the study. The two employees, coincidentally, have an identical opinion about fair treatment in the workplace. This best describes an example of a violation of which of the following human rights? a. Confidentiality b. Fair treatment c. Protection from harm d. None of these—no ethical violation occurred, because the two subjects share a point of view.
Write 3 as a whole number. Indicate the implied decimal place with a decimal point
What will be an ideal response?