A client hospitalized with an endocrine disorder asks the nurse ...

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A client hospitalized with an endocrine disorder asks the nurse for the results of laboratory tests that are well outside of normal limits. What should the nurse do?
 
  1. Give the client the results.
  2. Tell the client the results are not completed yet.
  3. Tell the client he cannot have the results.
  4. Notify the physician/RN of the client's requests.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client admitted a few days ago for pneumonia. Which type of assessment is the nurse completing?
 
  1. An admission assessment
  2. A focused assessment
  3. Care management
  4. Communication

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The LPN/LVN gives laboratory results under the direction of the physician or RN, especially if the results are outside of normal. Usually, the physician will talk with the client directly.
2. Telling the client the results are not completed when they are is not true and can risk the trust between the client and nurse.
3. The client can have the test results; however, the nurse is not able to provide them.
4. The nurse notifies the RN/physician when the client is asking for laboratory tests unless the nurse has been directed to give the results.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. The LPN/LVN may collect data for an admission, but the RN is responsible for the overall admission assessment.
2. A focused assessment is one that focuses on one system or is any assessment completed after the initial assessment is completed.
3. Care management is directing the care of a client over a specified shift.
4. Communication includes teaching, documenting, and talking with peers.