A nurse has provided routine morning cares to a client, including ...

[Yolanda]

A nurse has provided routine morning cares to a client, including all the medications and scheduled treatments. The most appropriate action after this is completed is for the nurse to:
 
  1. Move on to the next assignment to increase the nurse's efficiency.
  2. Report this to the charge nurse.
  3. Document all cares in the progress notes.
  4. Get supplies organized for the next client's medications and treatments.

Question 2

The nurse understands that respect for the dignity of the client is extremely important in providing nursing care. Which of the following is an example of this aspect?
 
  1. Allowing clients to complete their own hygienic cares when possible
  2. Providing all cares to all clients whenever possible
  3. Telling the other staff that the client is demanding, so they are able to meet the client's needs
  4. Presenting information to the client's family about the client's condition

[raenoj]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This option does not describe the appropriate nursing actions that come at the end of client care activities.
Rationale 2: Reporting to the charge nurse would be done at the end of the shift, unless the client's condition is not stable.
Rationale 3: After carrying out the nursing activities, the nurse completes the implementing phase by recording the interventions and client responses in the progress notes.
Rationale 4: This option does not describe the appropriate nursing actions that come at the end of client care activities.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Respecting the dignity of each client enhances their self-esteem and is an important aspect of implementing interventions. Providing privacy and allowing clients to make their own decisions, or doing their own cares when possible, is a way of respecting dignity and increasing self-esteem.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary, nor appropriate, to provide all cares at all times.
Rationale 3: Telling peers and other staff members that a client is demanding is the nurse's opinion and should not be part of the reporting process.
Rationale 4: Information should be presented to other family members only with the consent of the client.

[Yolanda]

Excellent

[peter]

TYSM