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A healthcare team is caring for a 68-year-old client with diabetes insipidus. Which task is most suitable to be delegated to licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide effective client care? Select all that apply. a. Emptying the urinary drainage bag b. Monitoring urine output c. Feeding the client with food d. Administration of intravenous fluids e. Administering oral rehydration medication - CORRECT ANS----- b, e The nurse manager is planning to assign an unlicensed healthcare worker to care for clients. What care can be delegated on a medical-surgical unit to an unlicensed healthcare worker? Select all that apply. a. Performing a bed bath for a client on bed rest b. Evaluating the effectiveness of acetaminophen and codeine (Tylenol #3) c Obtaining an apical pulse rate before oral digoxin (Lanoxin) is administered d. Assisting a client who has patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to the bathroom e. Assessing the wound integrity of a client recovering from an abdominal laparotomy - CORRECT ANS----- a, d A client had surgery for a perforated appendix with localized peritonitis. In which position should the nurse place this client? a. Sims b. Semi-Fowler c. Trendelenburg d. Dorsal recumbent - CORRECT ANS----- b A client who underwent a nephrectomy develops pneumonia after being cared for by a registered nurse (RN) with some duties delegated to a cross-trained technician. Which individuals on the healthcare team may be responsible for the complication? Select all that apply. a. Registered nurse b. Patient care associate c. Cross-trained technician d. Licensed vocational nurse e. Unlicensed assistive personnel - CORRECT ANS----- a, c
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