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A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory findings for a client who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following findings requires follow up by the nurse?

WBC 6,000/mm3

BUN 15 mg/dL

Hemoglobin 14 g/dL

Platelet count 60,000/mm3

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Rationale:

A. WBC 6,000/mm³ is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

B. BUN 15 mg/dL is within normal range and does not require follow-up.

C. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL is within normal range for most adults and does not require follow-up.

D. Platelet count 60,000/mm³ is significantly low and requires follow-up as it can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:

A. The nurse does not relinquish accountability when delegating tasks to an AP; the nurse remains responsible for the overall care and outcomes.

B. Considering the AP's level of experience is crucial for effective delegation to ensure that tasks are matched to the AP's skills and knowledge.

C. Providing client education is generally beyond the scope of AP duties and should be performed by a licensed nurse.

D. Re-delegating tasks is not allowed; the original delegator remains responsible for ensuring the task is completed properly and should delegate directly to the appropriate individual.

A. The name of the provider who prescribed the medication B. The time the client was to receive the medication C. The date of the Incident D. The client's vital signs E. The potential adverse effects of the medication

Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

Rationale:

A. The name of the provider who prescribed the medication is not necessary for the variance report; focus should be on the incident itself.

B. The time the client was to receive the medication should be included to document the discrepancy accurately.

C. The date of the incident is essential for accurate record-keeping and follow-up.

D. The client's vital signs are not relevant to the variance report about the missed medication unless directly related to the incident.

E. The potential adverse effects of the medication are not typically included in the incident report but might be noted in the client's ongoing care plan.

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