A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to manage her time effectively? (Select all that apply.)

Keep track of how long it takes to complete certain tasks.

Delegate collection of vital signs to the assistive personnel on the team.

Make a priority to-do list at the beginning of the shift.

Plan a time at the end of the shift to document nursing interventions.

Complete activities with one client before moving to another client.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,E

A. Keep track of how long it takes to complete certain tasks is correct. Tracking the time it takes to complete tasks can help the nurse identify areas for improvement and prioritize tasks accordingly.

B. Delegate collection of vital signs to the assistive personnel on the team is correct. Delegating tasks such as vital sign monitoring to assistive personnel allows the nurse to focus on higher-level clinical duties and improves time management.

C. Make a priority to-do list at the beginning of the shift is correct. Creating a to-do list helps the nurse organize tasks based on urgency, improving overall time management and ensuring critical tasks are addressed.

D. Plan a time at the end of the shift to document nursing interventions is incorrect. Documentation should be done throughout the shift as interventions are performed, not solely at the end. Delaying documentation can lead to errors and missed information.

E. Complete activities with one client before moving to another client is correct. Focusing on one client at a time helps ensure each task is completed thoroughly and reduces the risk of neglecting important care steps.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Documenting in the nursing care plan is incorrect. The nursing care plan outlines interventions and client needs, but it is not used for documenting medication errors.

B. Recording in the controlled substance inventory record is incorrect. While the administration of a controlled substance must be recorded, the inventory record tracks medication usage and does not serve as documentation for errors.

C. Completing an incident report is correct. An incident report is used to document medication errors, allowing for review and quality improvement measures to prevent future occurrences.

D. Writing in the provider's progress notes is incorrect. The provider's progress notes focus on client status and treatment plans, not internal error reporting. However, the nurse should notify the provider about the error.

A. Reduced fat in the stools B. Decreased sodium excretion C. Improved respiratory function D. Improved absorption of vitamins B and C

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Reduced fat in the stools is correct. Pancrelipase is an enzyme replacement therapy that helps improve digestion and absorption of fats and proteins in individuals with cystic fibrosis. This treatment is especially important for those with pancreatic insufficiency, as it helps prevent the steatorrhea (fatty stools) commonly seen in these patients.

B. Decreased sodium excretion is incorrect. Pancrelipase does not directly affect sodium balance in the body. Cystic fibrosis patients may experience increased sodium excretion, which requires special management of fluid and electrolytes.

C. Improved respiratory function is incorrect. While pancrelipase improves digestion, it does not directly affect respiratory function, which is primarily impacted by the progressive lung disease in cystic fibrosis.

D. Improved absorption of vitamins B and C is incorrect. While pancrelipase helps with fat absorption, it primarily improves the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) rather than water-soluble vitamins like B and C.

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