Which of These Nursing Activities Is Appropriate for the RN

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of these nursing activities is appropriate for the RN working in the eye clinic to delegate to experienced nursing assistive personnel (NAP) ?

• A) Application of a warm compress to a patient's hordeolum
• B) Assessment of a patient with possible bacterial conjunctivitis
• C) Instruction about hand washing for a patient with herpes keratitis
• D) Administration of antiviral drops to a patient with a corneal ulcer

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Definitions:

Time-Based Management

A strategic approach that focuses on reducing the time required to conduct various business processes to improve performance and competitiveness.

Non-Value-Added Costs

Costs incurred during the production or delivery of a product or service that do not increase its market value, often a target for reduction or elimination in lean manufacturing.

Idle Time

The time period in which resources, such as machines or employees, are available but not in use or production.

Production Lead Time

The total time required to manufacture an item, including the wait, preparation, and processing times, from the beginning of production to the product’s completion.