A nurse is attempting to use non-pharmacological treatment for pain control. Which treatment could the nurse delegate to the UAP?

A two-hour postprandial glucose test is done to check your blood sugar level two hours after you eat a meal.

This test helps to diagnose diabetes or monitor its treatment. A normal blood sugar level for this test is less than 140 mg/dL.

Choice A is wrong because fasting means not eating for at least eight hours before the test. This is done for a fasting blood glucose test, not a postprandial one.

Choice B is wrong because before breakfast means before you eat anything in the morning. This is also done for a fasting blood glucose test, not a postprandial one.

Choice D is wrong because before glucose is consumed means before you drink a sugary liquid for a glucose tolerance test. This test measures how your body handles glucose after drinking it, not after eating a meal.

Diminished breath sounds in a client admitted with pneumonia. This is because diminished breath sounds indicate a worsening of the respiratory condition and a possible complication of pneumonia, such as atelectasis or pleural effusion.

The healthcare provider should be notified immediately to assess the client and order appropriate interventions.

Choice A is wrong because a report of joint pain by a client who recently started taking arthritis medication is not an urgent finding.

Joint pain is a common symptom of arthritis and may take some time to improve with medication.

The nurse should monitor the client’s pain level and administer analgesics as prescribed.

Choice B is wrong because report of decreased appetite and difficulty sleeping is not an immediate concern.

These are nonspecific symptoms that may be related to stress, anxiety, depression, or other factors.

The nurse should explore the possible causes of these symptoms and provide emotional support and education to the client.

Choice C is wrong because a weight loss of two pounds in a client admitted to congestive heart failure is not a critical finding.

Weight loss may indicate a reduction of fluid retention, which is a desired outcome for clients with heart failure.

The nurse should monitor the client’s weight daily and report any significant changes to the health care provider.

Normal ranges for weight, appetite, sleep, joint pain, and breath sounds vary depending on the individual’s age, gender, height, activity level, medical history, and other factors.