The Charge Nurse Observes the Following Actions Being Taken by a New

question 24

Multiple Choice

The charge nurse observes the following actions being taken by a new nurse on the burn unit. Which action by the new nurse would require immediate intervention by the charge nurse?

• A)The new nurse uses clean gloves when applying antibacterial cream to a burn wound.
• B)The new nurse obtains burn cultures when the patient has a temperature of 95.2° F (35.1° C).
• C)The new nurse gives PRN fentanyl (Sublimaze) IV to a patient 5 minutes before a dressing change.
• D)The new nurse calls the health care provider when a nondiabetic patient's serum glucose is elevated.

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