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ahriuashd

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is aware that an antiviral medication is most effective when given during which phase of the infectious process?
 
  A) Prodromal stage
  B) Incubation period
  C) Full stage of illness
  D) Convalescent period

Question 2

Which of the following tasks could the nurse safely delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
 
  A) An initial assessment of a client
  B) Determination of a nursing diagnosis
  C) Evaluation of client progress
  D) Documentation of client's I+O on a flow sheet


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
When given during the prodromal stage of certain viruses, antiviral medications can shorten the full stage of the illness.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Nursing care or tasks that should never be delegated except to another RN include (Ayers & Montgomery, 2008) the following: the initial and ongoing nursing assessment of the client and his or her nursing care needs; the determination of the nursing diagnosis, nursing care plan, evaluation of the client's progress in relation to care plan, and evaluation of the nursing care delivered to the client; the supervision and education of nursing personnel; client education that requires an assessment of the client and his or her education needs; and any other nursing intervention that requires professional nursing knowledge, judgment, and/or skill.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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