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nautica902

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which interventions in preparing the patient for abdominal surgery may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
 
  a. Vital signs
  b. Insertion of N/G tube
  c. Enema
  d. Height and weight
  e. Obtaining operative consent
  f.
  Sterile gowning

Question 2

______________ therapy is performed to alleviate or decrease uncomfortable symptoms without curing the problem.
 
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ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Vital signs, enema, and height and weight can be safely performed by UAP. Insertion of an N/G tube, obtaining an operative consent, and sterile gloving are interventions requiring critical thinking and knowledge unique to a nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Palliative

Palliative therapy is designed to relieve or reduce intensity of uncomfortable symptoms without cure.


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