The RN Is Planning Care for the Day

question 19

Multiple Choice

The RN is planning care for the day. Which would be the most appropriate task to assign to the nursing assistant?

• A) Collecting a 24-hour urine specimen
• B) Feeding the patient who has difficulty swallowing
• C) Changing the dressing on an abdominal wound
• D) Monitoring a tube feeding

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Definitions:

Cerebellar Lesion

Damage to the cerebellum, the part of the brain that regulates voluntary movements, balance, and coordination, leading to various neurological symptoms.

Intracranial Pressure

Intracranial pressure is the pressure within the skull affecting the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.

Pupillary Response

The reflexive adjustment of the pupil size in response to light exposure or fixation distance.

Level of Consciousness

A measure of a person's awareness, responsiveness, and wakefulness to the environment and stimuli.