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jho37

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which factors will the nurse consider when calculating the CURB-65 score for a patient with pneumonia (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Age
  b. Blood pressure
  c. Respiratory rate
  d. Oxygen saturation
  e. Presence of confusion
  f. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a right-sided chest tube after a right lower lobectomy. Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
 
  a. Document the amount of drainage every eight hours.
  b. Obtain samples of drainage for culture from the system.
  c. Assess patient pain level associated with the chest tube.
  d. Check the water-seal chamber for the correct fluid level.


Jordin Calloway

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E, F
Data collected for the CURB-65 are mental status (confusion), BUN (elevated), blood pressure (decreased), respiratory rate (increased), and age (65 and older). The other information is also essential to assess, but are not used for CURB-65 scoring.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
UAP education includes documentation of intake and output. The other actions are within the scope of practice and education of licensed nursing personnel.


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