A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing their assigned tasks and client interactions for a shift on a surgical-telemetry unit. Which of the following actions demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the PN scope of practice and safe client care? Select all that apply.
- Obtaining a routine capillary blood glucose reading for a client with a history of diabetes mellitus.Cevap
- BExplaining the surgical risks and potential complications of a scheduled cholecystectomy to a client.
- Reinforcing the initial discharge instructions regarding incisional care previously provided by the registered nurse.Cevap
- DDiscussing a client's newly elevated serum troponin level with the client's spouse in the unit corridor.
- Administering scheduled oral pain medication to a client who is two days postoperative and hemodynamically stable.Cevap
- FFormulating the initial interdisciplinary nursing care plan for a newly admitted client experiencing acute confusion.
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The actions that demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the PN scope of practice include obtaining a routine capillary blood glucose reading, reinforcing initial discharge instructions previously provided by the registered nurse, and administering scheduled oral pain medication to a stable postoperative client.
The practical nurse provides care for clients with predictable health outcomes under the direction of a registered nurse or provider. Appropriate tasks include routine data collection (like blood glucose checks), reinforcing education that was initially provided by the RN, and administering routine, non-intravenous medications to stable clients.
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Scope of Practice and Safe Care Delivery for the Practical Nurse