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lindiwe

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The nurse is preparing to administer a cardiotonic drug to a client. Which assessment should the nurse perform before administering the medication?
 
  1. Respiratory rate
  2. Apical pulse
  3. Popliteal pulse
  4. Capillary blanch test

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the morning assignments. Which of the following assessments could the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant?
 
  1. Neurological assessment
  2. Musculoskeletal assessment
  3. Vital signs assessment
  4. Female genital assessment



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The nurse does not need to assess the client's respiratory rate before providing the medication.
Rationale 2: The apical pulse should be assessed before administering any cardiotonic medication.
Rationale 3: The client's popliteal pulse does not need to be assessed prior to receiving this medication.
Rationale 4: The client's capillary blanching does not need to be assessed prior to receiving this medication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The UAP cannot perform a neurological assessment.
Rationale 2: The UAP cannot perform a musculoskeletal assessment.
Rationale 3: The nursing assistant can only assess vital signs.
Rationale 4: The UAP cannot perform a female genital assessment.



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lindiwe

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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