The Charge Nurse Is Planning Vital Sign Assignments for the Unlicensed

question 25

Multiple Choice

The charge nurse is planning vital sign assignments for the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on a busy medical-surgical unit. Which patients are appropriate for the UAP to obtain vital signs?

• A) A 28-year old patient scheduled to be discharged home today
• B) A 49-year-old patient with stable chronic lung disease
• C) A 78-year-old patient with recent onset of rectal bleeding
• D) A 35-year-old patient waiting for transfer to a rehabilitation center
• E) A 40-year-old patient being admitted from the emergency department

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Definitions:

Blood Glucose Regulation

The process by which the body maintains optimal blood sugar levels, involving insulin and glucagon to handle absorption and storage of glucose.

Stress Management

Techniques and therapies aimed at controlling a person's levels of stress for improved overall health and well-being.

Diabetes

A chronic condition where the body cannot properly process glucose, resulting in high blood sugar levels, often requiring management through diet, exercise, and medication.

Asthma

A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing; often linked to allergic reactions or other forms of hypersensitivity.