According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which of the following are among the "rights" of delegation? Select all that apply
1. Supervision
2. Evaluation
3. Client
4. Time
5. Task
1; 2; 5
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The primary focus of your interventions for a 6-year-old child who sleepwalks would be to:
a. Maintain patient safety during episodes of somnambulation. b. Administer and teach about medications to suppress stage III sleep. c. Encourage the child to verbalize feelings regarding sleep pattern. d. Provide a quiet environment for nighttime sleep.
A school-age child has been rehydrated following a bout of diarrhea. The nurse offers foods that are nonirritating to the bowel, including:
a. apricots and peaches. b. chocolate milk. c. applesauce and milk. d. bananas and rice.
The family member of a terminal patient asks, "Why doesn't my mom speak to us anymore? She just gestures for us to come hold her hand. What is going on?"
Based on this data, which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 1) "Your mom is losing her ability to talk. That is why she is using gestures." 2) "I think your mom would really prefer to die alone." 3) "Your mom has entered the stage of acceptance. She wants to be close to her family and feel your touch." 4) "I am not sure what you mom is experiencing. It could be that she is not coherent anymore. Do you want me to call the doctor?"
After teaching a client about lithium carbonate (Lithane), a nurse would consider the teaching successful on the basis of which client statement?
A. "I should expect to feel better in a couple of days." B. "I'll call my doctor immediately if I experience any diarrhea or ringing in my ears." C. "If I forget a dose, I can double the dose the next time I take this drug." D. "I need to restrict my intake of any food containing salt."