University:
Herzing University
Course:
NSG221 | Mental Health Nursing
Academic year:

2022
Views:

415

Pages:

23
Author:

Kristopher Elliott

1. A registered nurse (RN) on the 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shift is planningclientassignmentsfortheday.Whichclientswould beappropriatefortheRNtoassigntothelicensedpractical nurse (LPN)? Select all th that at appl apply. y. • • • • • A client who had a mastectomy 2 days ago A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a foot ulcer A client with left-side weakness who will need assistance with personal care A newly admitted client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) A client being transferred in from the intensive care unit with a deep vein thrombosis and a heparin drip 2. Ahome care nurse is assigned to visit a prenatal client with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum (HEG). During physical assessment of the client, the nurse should fir first: st: • • • • Weigh the client Assess the client’s intake and output Encourage the client to verbalize her feelings about the diagnosis Review the results of the hemoglobin and hematocrit determinations 3. A registered nurse (RN) on the night shift has a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)on the team and is planning the client assignments for the night. Which client does the RN assign to the LPN? all th that at appl apply. y. • • • • • A client who undergoing a 24-hour urine collection A client with a nasogastric tube who underwent bowel resection 2 days ago A client with urinary frequency who needs assistance in getting to the bathroom A client scheduled for renal dialysis in the morning who needs assistance with hygiene A client who has been fitted with skeletal traction of the right leg after an open reduction measures 4. A nurse is monitoring a client with preeclampsia who is receivingintravenousmagnesiumsulfatetopreventseizures. The nurse notes that the client9s respiratory rate is 10 breaths/min. On the basis of this finding, the nurse firs first: t: • • • • Select Takes the client’s vital signs health care provider Contacts the health care provider Discontinues the magnesium sulfate Checks the most recent serum magnesium sulfate level 5. A client who has just undergone abdominal surgery calls the nurseandstates,