The nurse is completing the preoperative checklist on the night ...

[neverstopbelieb]

The nurse is completing the preoperative checklist on the night shift in preparation for the client's surgery, scheduled for 0800.
 
  Which tasks could the nurse complete at this time?
 
  1. Documenting the time of last voiding
  2. Checking the medical record for the history, physical, and signed informed consent
  3. Administering preoperative medication
  4. Removing the prosthesis

Question 2

Which tasks can the nurse assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is assisting with providing care on a medical-surgical unit?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. Documenting the assessment completed by the nurse
  2. Reinforcing teaching previously provided by the nurse
  3. Assisting with client exercises
  4. Reporting when a client cannot complete exercises
  5. Conducting discharge teaching

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The nurse on night shift could check the medical record to ensure that a history and physical have been completed, and that the consent for surgery is signed. The nurse on day shift preparing to send the client to surgery would document time of last voiding and administration of preoperative medication. Many clients prefer to wait until just before going to surgery before removing dentures, contact lenses, and other prostheses.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3,4

The UAP can reinforce any teaching previously provided by the nurse, assist the client with exercises, and report any problems the client has when performing exercises. The nurse performs and documents the client assessment, not the UAP. The UAP cannot conduct discharge teaching but can reinforce any teaching that has already occurred.

[neverstopbelieb]

Correct answers!

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