A nursing student on an obstetric rotation questions the floor ...

[PhilipSeeMore]

A nursing student on an obstetric rotation questions the floor nurse about the definition of the LVN/LPN scope of practice. What resource can the nurse suggest to the student?
 
  a. American Nurses Association
  b. State's board of nursing
  c. Joint Commission
  d. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

Question 2

A nursing student has reviewed a hospitalized pediatric patient chart, interviewed her mother, and collected admission data. What is the next step the student will take to develop a nursing care plan for this child?
 
  a. Identify measurable outcomes with a timeline.
  b. Choose specific nursing interventions for the child.
  c. Determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.
  d. State nursing actions related to the child's medical diagnosis.

[katkat_flores]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The scope of practice of the LVN/LPN is published by the state's board of nursing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse uses assessment data to select appropriate nursing diagnoses from the NANDA-I list. Outcomes and interventions are then developed to address the relevant nursing diagnoses.

[PhilipSeeMore]

TYSM

[deja]

Gracias!