A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound infection. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Assessing the wound
Emptying the urine from the indwelling catheter bag
Documenting the client's response to the antibiotic
Taking an oral temperature.
Checking for tunneling with a cotton tipped applicator
Correct Answer : B,D
A. Assessing the wound requires specialized training and should be performed by licensed nursing personnel.
B. Emptying the urine from the indwelling catheter bag is within the scope of practice for UAP.
C. Documenting the client's response to the antibiotic requires interpretation and assessment, which should be done by licensed nursing personnel.
D. Taking an oral temperature is within the scope of practice for UAP.
E. Checking for tunneling with a cotton-tipped applicator requires specialized training and should be performed by licensed nursing personnel.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Intravenous (IV) medication delivery results in the most predictable onset because the medication is delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers, and has 100% bioavailability.
B. Subcutaneous and C. Transdermal routes may have variable absorption rates and bioavailability.
D. Oral medications may be affected by factors such as gastric emptying time and first-pass metabolism, resulting in less predictable onset and variable bioavailability.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Heating ear drops in the microwave can lead to burns and should not be done.
B. For adults, the auricle should be pulled up and back to straighten the ear canal.
C. For adults, the auricle should be pulled up and back to straighten the ear canal.
D. Having the client pull down on the earlobe after instillation is not necessary and may not be appropriate.
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