Which of the following are characteristic duties of the industrial nurse?
1. Monitoring the client's vital signs every four hours
2. Providing annual screening for tuberculosis
3. Evaluating the client's response to medications
4. Preparing the client for examination by the doctor
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Rationale 1: Typically, the industrial nurse provides health screenings, such as TB testing, and client teaching after a work injury. The nurse working in the clinic or physician's office prepares clients to be seen by the doctor. Monitoring client's vital signs every four hours and their response to medication therapy are typical of inpatient nursing care.
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