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CQXA

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which statement(s) accurately describes the role of the LPN/LVN regardless of employment placement? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Uphold clinical standards
  b. Educate patients
  c. Communicate effectively
  d. Collaborate with the health care team
  e. Initiate a care plan immediately after ad-mission

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient that is receiving intravenous morphine sulfate. The patient breaks out in hives and begins to itch. What should the nurse do first?
 
  a. Obtain the patient's vital signs.
  b. Stop the infusion.
  c. Report the patient's condition to the charge nurse.
  d. Give the prescribed antihistamine.


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flannelavenger

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

A, B, C, D
The LPN/LVN has the accountability to uphold clinical standards, educate patients, communi-cate effectively, and collaborate with the health care team. Depending on the type of facility, in-itiation of a care plan is often the role of the registered nurse.

Answer to Question 2

B
The drug should be stopped immediately so that the patient does not receive any more of the me-dication. After completing this priority intervention, the nurse should then obtain the patient's vital signs, report all findings to the charge nurse, and administer the prescribed antihistamine.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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