The Charge Nurse Is Making Assignments on a Surgical Unit

question 18

Multiple Choice

The charge nurse is making assignments on a surgical unit. Which client should be assigned to the least experienced nurse?

• A) Client who had a vaginal hysterectomy and still has an indwelling catheter
• B) Client who had an open cholecystectomy and has gray drainage in the T-tube drainage tube and bag
• C) Client who had a hip replacement and stated that something popped while walking
• D) Client who had a Whipple procedure and is reporting being thirsty all the time

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