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beccaep

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to ask the patient about alcohol use?
 
  a. Low blood pressure
  b. Decreased heart rate
  c. Elevated temperature
  d. Abdominal tenderness

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Which nursing actions for the care of a dying patient can the nurse delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Provide postmortem care to the patient.
  b. Encourage the family members to talk with and reassure the patient.
  c. Determine how frequently physical assessments are needed for the patient.
  d. Teach family members about commonly occurring signs of approaching death.
  e. Administer the prescribed morphine sulfate sublingual as necessary for pain control.


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manuelcastillo

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

ANS: D
Abdominal pain associated with gastrointestinal tract and liver dysfunction is common in patients with chronic alcohol use. The other problems are not associated with alcohol abuse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Medication administration, psychosocial care, and postmortem care are included in LPN/LVN education and scope of practice. Patient and family teaching and assessment and planning of frequency for assessments are skills that require registered nurse level education and scope of practice.


beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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