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mpobi80

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on: Jul 23, 2018
As an LVN/LPN, your role in the nursing process is to gather information and work with the patient. In carrying out this role, which of the following tasks can be delegated to you?
 
  1. Interview the patient on admission.
  2. Plan and evaluate the patient's care.
  3. Check vital signs and medication response.
  4. Carry out all steps of the nursing process.

Question 2

Which of the following conditions should the nurse take special care with in an older patient?
 
  1. Anorexia and diarrhea
  2. Dry eyes when taking chemotherapy
  3. Edema in the joints
  4. Pain at injection site


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frankwu0507

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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It is usually the LPN/LVN who takes vital signs, checks a patient's response to medications and treatments, and monitors symptoms the patient is having.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse takes special care to hydrate the patient, because nausea, anorexia, and diarrhea all work to dehydrate chemotherapy patients.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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