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kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A novice nurse is conducting a focused interview on an older adult client who is being admitted for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which action by the novice nurse is appropriate?

1. Obtaining a urine sample to send for a urinalysis.
2. Monitoring the client's vital signs.
3. Questioning the client about dietary preferences.
4. Assessing the characteristics of the client's pain.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the active role of the professional nurse as an educator?

1. Nurses must consider learning needs, goals, objectives, content, teaching methods, and evaluation when carrying out client education.
2. Teaching plans are developed for informal teaching when distinct needs are identified or when common needs are recognized.
3. In the role of educator, the nurse should refer the client to other health care providers who specialize in the area of need.
4. Teaching is to be delegated to the advanced practice nurse specialist or the nurse educator.

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The focused interview is used to allow for clarification of information from the initial interview. The goal of the focused interview is to expand the information available. The client may need to have a urine specimen and will need vital signs taken but they do not directly relate to determining more information about the chief complaints of the client. Dietary preferences of clients are recorded but are not a part of the focused assessment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Roles of the professional nurse include teacher, both formal and informal, caregiver, and client advocate. The professional nurse may also have advanced practice roles. Informal teaching does not involve teaching plans. Teaching is often done in collaboration with the advanced practice nurse specialist or the nurse educator. Nurses at the bedside also must share the role of client educator.