10. A nurse is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit with the help...
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10. A nurse is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit with the help of one float registered nurse (RN), one assistive personnel (AP), and one licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN). Which assignment, if delegated by the nurse, would be outside that individual‘s scope of practice?
a. Check for the presence of bowel sounds by AP
b. Administration of oral medications by LPN/VN
c. Insulin administration by float RN from the pediatric unit
d. Measurement of a patient‘s urinary catheter output by AP
11. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)?
a. Complete the initial admission assessment and plan of care.
b. Measure bedside blood glucose before administering insulin.
c. Document teaching completed before a diagnostic procedure.
d. Instruct a patient about low-fat, reduced sodium dietary restrictions.
12. A nurse is assigned as a case manager for a hospitalized patient who has a spinal cord injury. Which activity can the patient expect the nurse in this role to perform?
a. Care for the patient during hospitalization for the injuries.
b. Assist the patient with home care activities during recovery.
c. Coordinate the services the patient receives in the hospital and at home.
d. Determine what medical care the patient needs for optimal rehabilitation.
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10 The assignment that would be outside the individuals scope of practice is c Insulin administratio... View the full answer
