Author Question: The LPN/LVN working in an acute care facility decides to quit and take a position in a long-term ... (Read 89 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The LPN/LVN working in an acute care facility decides to quit and take a position in a long-term care facility.

The nurse correctly anticipates that the change in position will result in: (Select all that apply.)
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Increased responsibility.
2. Increased autonomy.
3. Increased salary.
4. Decreased hours of work.
5. Decreased workload.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with burns. Which of the following IV solutions would not be appropriate for this client?

1. D5 0.45 NS
2. D5LR
3. 0.45NS
4. 0.9 NS

Sassygurl126 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2
Rationale: Often the LPN/LVN finds she has increased responsibility and autonomy when working in a long-term care facility as compared with an acute care center. Salary might be the same, less, or more than she was paid working at the acute care center, and conclusions cannot be drawn about this. Hours of work depend on the hours she chooses to workfull time is still 36-40 hours, depending on whether the facility works 8- or 12-hour shifts. Workload should be comparable.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: A hypertonic solution such as D50.45 NS will expand the