A charge nurse notes that a staff nurse delegates

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A charge nurse notes that a staff nurse delegates an unfair share of tasks to the assistive personnel (AP) and the nurses on next shift report the staff nurse frequently leaves tasks uncompleted. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make to resolve this conflict?

A. A. 'I need to talk to you about unit expectations regarding delegating and completing tasks.' B. B. 'Several staff members have commented that you don't do your fair share of the work.' C. C. 'If you don't do your share of the work, I will have to inform the nurse manager.' D. D. 'You have been very inconsiderate of others by not completing your share of the work.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse manager is reviewing the admission history of four adults who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit during the shift. Which of the following situations is the nurse required to disclose information to an outside agency about the client or the client's circumstances?

A. A. A dependent adult admitted for the treatment of a spiral fracture B. B. A young adult client admitted for asthma and has track marks that may indicate IV drug abuse C. C. A young adult client admitted for acute glomerulonephritis following a viral infection D. D. An emancipated minor who has acute appendicitis and wants to leave the facility without treatment

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Physical signs of dependent adult abuse include skeletal fractures, as well as burns, bruises, welts, and lacerations. Nurses are responsible for reporting suspicion of dependent adult abuse to the proper legal authorities within the state. It is important for the nurse to note that a competent older adult has the right to make his or her own decisions about pursuing legal action. Unless a client has been found to be legally incompetent, he or she is not classified as a dependent adult.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which client goal is the priority?

A. Attain a weight greater than the 75th percentile for age and height B. Make positive statements about body image C. Feel in control of her behavior D. Identify changes in the family unit that promote autonomy

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is reconciling a newly admitted client's medication. The nurse is reviewing the process of medication reconciliation with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include which of the following information?

A. The American Hospital Association requires accredited facilities to have protocols in place requiring medication reconciliation. B. The purpose of medication reconciliation is to prevent adverse medication reactions. C. The nurse who performs medication reconciliation is demonstrating the ethical principal of veracity. D. The International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics stipulates that the nurse performs medication reconciliation when a client is admitted to a facility, is transferred to another facility, and when a client is discharged from a facility.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A charge nurse has assigned a group of clients to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The charge nurse receives reports from her assigned clients about the LPN's lack of care. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take?

A. Review the LPN's personnel file. B. Discuss the LPN's behavior with other nurses on the unit. C. Talk with the clients who have reported the LPN's lack of care. D. Reassign some of the LPN's client care to assistive personnel.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

A charge nurse notes that a staff nurse delegates an unfair share of tasks to the assistive personnel (AP) and the nurses on next shift report the staff nurse frequently leaves tasks uncompleted. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make to resolve this conflict?

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