Author Question: The actual implementation of the care plan is done by a. The registered nurse (RN) b. The RN and ... (Read 56 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The actual implementation of the care plan is done by

a. The registered nurse (RN)
b. The RN and the certified nursing assistant (CNA)
c. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) and the CNA
d. The entire nursing team

Question 2

During her annual assessment, Olga Lorring, 88 years old, was found to have a decrease in memory recall of 2 points and a decrease in orientation of 2 points. What might cause this type of change in mental status?

a. Severe depression
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Normal aging
d. Dementia

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The CNA often gives the personal care to the resident under the supervision of the LPN. The LPN manages the care given by the CNA and passes medications, does dressings, and provides other care within the LPN domain of practice. The RN is identified as head of the nursing team.

Answer to Question 2

D
Dementia has a gradual onset that may be detected only by an annual cognitive examination. Depression (response A) and elevated blood pressure (response B) would not cause a change in mental status. Decreased cognition is not a normal aging change (response C).