1. Check the client's blood glucose level. Show Rationale:The client is experiencing symptoms of mild hypoglycemia. If symptoms such as hunger, irritability, shakiness, or
weakness occur, the nurse first will check the client's blood glucose level to verify that the client is experiencing hypoglycemia. Once this is verified, the nurse will give the client 10 to 15 g of carbohydrates, such as a ½ cup (118 mL) of fruit juice. The nurse will retest the blood glucose level after 15 minutes. While waiting the 15 minutes, the nurse will check the client's vital signs. The nurse will give the client another 10- to 15-g carbohydrate food item if the client's symptoms do
not resolve. Otherwise, the nurse will provide a small snack of carbohydrates and protein if the client's next scheduled meal is more than 1 hour away from the time of the occurrence. After treatment and resolution of the hypoglycemic event, the nurse will document the occurrence, actions taken, and outcome. 2.Observing the client's behavior Rationale:The general survey is a review of the client's main health problems and includes assessment of vital signs, height and weight, general behavior, and appearance. The nurse can delegate some aspects, such as measuring
height and weight and monitoring intake and output, to UAPs, but the nurse is responsible for performing the general survey, including assessment of general appearance, behavior, and skin. The nurse
manager meets with the staff nurses and announces that management has developed a new policy and procedure that is significantly different from old practices. Which statement by the nurse manager reflects the manager's use of legitimate power? The nurse is the first responder after a tornado has destroyed many homes in the community. Which victim should the nurse attend to first? Which client should the nurse assess first?Which client should be seen first? - The nurse should prioritize the assessment of any client with DVT who is experiencing respiratory signs and symptoms and/or chest pain due to potential development of PE. - The nurse should assess this client after the client with DVT and administer any antihypertensives needed.
When planning care for a client which action is a priority for the nurse?Answer: 4. Rationale: Airway is always the highest priority, and the nurse would attend to the client who has been experiencing an airway problem first.
Which client should the nurse safely assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel UAP )?Which care task for client should a nurse assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? The person to whom the activity is delegated must be capable of performing it. The UAP is capable of assisting clients with basic or routine needs and tasks with predictable outcomes.
Which client should the emergency department triage nurse classify as emergent?Clients with a chest stab wound and tachycardia, and with new-onset confusion and slurred speech, should be triaged as emergent.
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