A charge nurse on the medical-surgical unit is making an assignment for a float nurse from the labor and delivery unit. Which of the following clients should the charge nurse assign to the nurse?
A client who has a new onset of chest pain and is receiving continuous cardiac monitoring
A client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and is receiving insulin via continuous IV infusion
A client who has just returned from surgery following a tracheostomy placement
A client who is 1 hr postoperative following a hysterectomy
The Correct Answer is D
A. Managing a client with new chest pain and continuous cardiac monitoring requires specialized knowledge in cardiac care, which a labor and delivery nurse may lack.
B. Managing diabetic ketoacidosis with continuous IV insulin infusion requires critical care skills that may exceed the float nurse’s experience.
C. Care for a recent tracheostomy patient requires advanced airway management skills.
D. A client 1 hour postoperative following a hysterectomy is stable surgical care appropriate for a nurse from labor and delivery with medical-surgical experience.
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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E"]
Explanation
A. A nurse manager oversees the daily operations of the unit, ensuring quality care and appropriate staffing.
B. Nurse managers have the authority to make administrative and clinical decisions that impact the unit.
C. Nurse managers align unit performance with the broader goals of the organization, such as safety, patient satisfaction, and efficiency.
D. While nurse managers ensure proper delegation is occurring, delegation is a direct responsibility of staff nurses, not the manager unless they are functioning in a clinical role.
E. Nurse managers are responsible for performance management, including recognizing good work and addressing issues through corrective action when needed.
Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]
Explanation
A.Chlamydia trachomatisinfection (Client 2) is a reportable sexually transmitted infection (STI).
B.Genital herpes (Client 5) is generally nota reportable disease in most jurisdictions.
C.Syphilis (Client 3) is a reportable STI and must be reported to public health authorities.
D.Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection (Client 4) is not typically reportable.
E.Neisseria gonorrhoeaeinfection (Client 1) is a reportable STI.
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