A nurse is caring for a client who reports the use of chondroitin and glucosamine. The health benefit of this supplement combination is to do which of the following?

A. Insert an indwelling catheter if the client has not voided in 3 hr: This task is within the LPN’s scope of practice, including sterile procedures such as catheterization. The RN retains the responsibility to evaluate the client’s overall status but may direct the LPN to insert a catheter under specific conditions.
B. Obtain the abdominal girth now and every 4 hr: This is a non-sterile, routine measurement and would be more appropriately assigned to assistive personnel rather than an LPN.
C. Assess and document the level of consciousness every hour: Assessment of neurological status requires RN-level clinical judgment, particularly in clients at risk for hepatic encephalopathy.
D. Measure the amount of gastric drainage every 2 hr: Although within an LPN’s scope, this task is repetitive and routine and may be more appropriate for assistive personnel under supervision.

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A. Brainstorming sessions with nurses can generate new ideas and perspectives to address public health concerns such as rising rates of sexually transmitted infections. It allows for creative

thinking and collaboration among team members.

B. While a community-wide program may be part of the solution, it may not directly involve generating new ideas within the healthcare team.

C. Role-playing with nurses may be beneficial for training and education purposes but may not specifically focus on generating new ideas to address the public health concern.

D. Personal discussions with clients may provide valuable insights into individual experiences and needs but may not be the most effective method for generating new ideas on a broader scale to address community-wide concerns.