The licensed practical nurse assists with the admission of a ...

[karen]

The licensed practical nurse assists with the admission of a client. When formulating the plan of care the nurse should:
 
  1. collaborate with the RN.
  2. formulate the plan of care.
  3. enlist the physician's assistance with the plan of care.
  4. inform the client of the plan of care.

Question 2

At the end of the shift, the nurse is ready to leave, but has not been relieved by the oncoming shift nurse. The nurse's responsibility to provide care for clients is part of the nurse's:
 
  1. code of ethics.
  2. critical thinking.
  3. nursing process.
  4. quality assurance.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. The LPN/LVN collaborates with the RN, who formulates the plan of care.
2. The LPN/LVN does not formulate the plan of care.
3. The physician does not have input into the nursing plan of care.
4. The client is included in the formulation of the plan of care.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. The nurse's primary commitment is to the client; therefore, the nurse does not abandon the client when there is no replacement at the end of the shift. This is part of the nursing code of ethics.
2. Critical thinking is a process for problem solving.
3. The nursing process is a five-step process that plans and directs client care.
4. Quality assurance relates to the regulation of the standards of client care.

[karen]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[yeungji]

Gracias!