A client is prescribed seizure precautions. What can the nurse ...

[krzymel]

A client is prescribed seizure precautions. What can the nurse delegate to UAP to complete when implementing the precautions?
 
  1. Placing a tongue blade at the head of the bed.
  2. Padding the client's bed.
  3. Installing oxygen.
  4. Checking the oral suction apparatus.

Question 2

A client is prescribed to have wrist restraints applied. Place in order the steps the nurse will take to apply these restraints.
 
  1. Pad bony prominences on the wrist.
  2. Apply the padded portion of the restraint around the wrist.
  3. Pull the tie of the restraint through the slit in the wrist restraint and ensure that it is not too tight.
  4. Attach the other end of the restraint to the movable portion of the bed frame using a half-bow knot.

[leahchrapun]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Tongue blades are not used as part of seizure precautions, and should not be placed at the head of the bed.
Rationale 2: The nurse can safely delegate the padding of the bed to UAP.
Rationale 3: The nurse should install the oxygen.
Rationale 4: The nurse should check the oral suction apparatus.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Prior to applying the wrist restraint, the client's bony prominences should be padded.
Rationale 2: The nurse should apply the padded portion of the restraint around the wrist.
Rationale 3: The nurse should then pull the tie of the restraint through the slit in the wrist restraint and ensure that it is not too tight.
Rationale 4: The nurse should then attach the other end of the restraint to the movable portion of the bed frame using a half-bow knot.

[krzymel]

Excellent

[kishoreddi]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review