An RN Makes the Following Assignments at the Beginning of the Shift.Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

An RN makes the following assignments at the beginning of the shift.Which assignment would be considered high-risk delegation?

• A) A novice RN is assigned a patient with diabetes mellitus requiring mixing of regular and NPH insulin.
• B) An LPN is assigned an older adult with pneumonia and who requires dressing changes on a foot wound.
• C) An unlicensed assistive person (UAP)is assigned the task of assisting a patient with late stages of Huntington's disease to ambulate.
• D) A float RN from the oncology unit is assigned a patient with a white blood cell count of 4000 mm³.

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Definitions:

Fluid Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium at any given point within the fluid, due to the force of gravity.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions resulting in optic nerve damage, often associated with increased pressure in the eye, leading to loss of vision if untreated.

Abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to save space or time when writing or speaking.

Capsular Glaucoma

A form of glaucoma characterized by high intraocular pressure due to the malfunctioning of the drainage structures within the eye's capsular (outer layer).